2010 Toyota Highlander steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 21 complaints for the 2010 Toyota Highlander, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. While driving 25 MPH when the steering wheel drifted to the left and then to the right and he lost control of the vehicle. He also applied the brakes and they did not engage; however, after 5 seconds the vehicle began driving normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was not a safety concern and to continue driving the vehicle. They were also unable to duplicate the failure and no repairs were made to the vehicle.
While driving at low speeds there is a popping noise in the steering column. The steering wheel can be turned slightly left or right and the noise is heard.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Highlander
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 43 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints