2018 Toyota Highlander steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Toyota Highlander — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“First symptom I noticed was the car smell while it was running. I used a device to see what codes of any would pop up on a scan. It came up with codes tying into the fuel system. I then went to go fill up on gas couple days later and when going to start it back up it wouldn’t start. When it did…”
filed May 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to turn left or right, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power. The contact waited for several minutes before being able to restart the…”
filed Jan 23, 2026
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% |
| 2017 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Highlander | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Highlander | 25 | 13% |
| 2014 Highlander | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 Highlander | 46 | 22% |
| 2012 Highlander | 46 | 25% |
| 2011 Highlander | 34 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.