2009 Toyota Highlander steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Toyota Highlander — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the steering ceased. The contact stated that added effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was no evidence of a power steering fluid leak. Toyota of…”
filed Apr 7, 2020
“I keep my car very good in my life . Recently my limited highlander 09 with 42.000 miles start clunking noise when I make a slow turning right , left to parking lot and every where when I make a turn slowly it have a clunking sound. I think that I can pay the part and toyota have to have recall and…”
filed Jan 13, 2020
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% |
| 2013 Highlander | 46 | 22% |
| 2012 Highlander | 46 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.