2013 Toyota Highlander steering problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Toyota Highlander — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering column cracks, no help from Dealer. Many complaints on internet. Remedy requires expensive new steering column. Defective spindle type bearing defective. The noise is ongoing. It feels like its going to break. Very scary...ongoing doesn't stop. Dealer says wont break just replace if you…”
filed Aug 8, 2024
“When I turn the steering faster than a certain speed, it will lock up for a moment, either turning right or left. Sometimes a light indicating a steering fault lights up on the dash cluster, sometimes not. When the turning of the wheel stops and locks up I cannot turn any more in that direction. I…”
filed Dec 10, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Highlander | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Highlander | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Highlander | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Highlander | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Highlander | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Highlander | 25 | 13% |
| 2014 Highlander | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 Highlander | 46 | 25% |
| 2011 Highlander | 34 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.