Steering wheel make a noise like a bolt is missing.
2004 Toyota Highlander: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 286 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Highlander describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 41,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Heard a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel left or right.
2004 toyota highlander limited steering system looseness, clunking. The steering system exhibits excessive freeplay and clunking. A defective part was replaced under warranty but needs to be replaced again. The vehicle has less than 30,000 miles on it.
Highlander recently received 30k service at toyota dealer. Car mileage was approximately 29k. The service advisor reported that the intermediate shaft in the steering column was making a clunk type sound and should be replaced. He believed highlanders and tacoma's had been having a problem. He did not think the part would break but that the part had been redesigned and will need to be replaced.
Bout my 2004 highlander 3 months ago, used, with 46k miles on it. I took it to my mechanic last week to get the oil changed and tires rotated. He took it for a drive and said that it won't pass inspection in 3 months because of the steering. There is a clunk in the steering, which I never thought was abnormal but he said it is. He also said there is a service bulletin out on it. I called the dealer and made an appointment for next week. I seriously had better not have to pay for this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. When making a left turn the contact heard a clicking noise near the steering column. The contact stated that under normal driving conditions the vehicle swerved while driving forward. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and the clicking stopped, however, the swerving continued. The dealer stated that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 46,000 , and failure mileage was 41,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Highlander steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2004 Toyota Highlander?
6 of 286 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Highlander (2%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Toyota Highlander?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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