The driver side visor is drooping more and more. Now it is partly in my line of sight (I'm 6'3") and when I hit a bump it drops down even further and blocks about half of my vision out the windshield. Very dangerous. Before I start driving, I can gently raise it and slowly let it drop to where it stops where it only partially blocks my vision. As long as I can avoid bumps/potholes, it will stay but it doesn't take much of a bump to knock it loose to where it drops down further and becomes a safety hazard by blocking too much of my vision. This started some years ago and has steadily gotten worse.
2005 Toyota Highlander: engine knocking or ticking
6 of the 224 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Highlander describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
2005 year model toyota highlander. There had been a steering wheel "knocking" since about 5000 mi. It could only be detected when gently turning (wiggling) the steering wheel. I took is to toyota dealer shortly before the three year factory warranty expired. The whole steering column assembly was replaced. I was not told what the problem was but it could be a serious safety hazard if the cv joint is defective.
I have a 2005 highlander and it has 45k on it. I have just recently noticed this clunk/knock noise every time I turn the steering wheel left or right 5 degrees off center. The toyota dealerships service department advised spending $140 on greasing the intermediate steering shaft and the problem should go away, but the more I read up on this particular issue, the more I'm realizing that this is a design flaw and that if I bandage the problem now, it'll only come up again in future mileage. This should totally be a toyota recall because it directly affect safe driving. I'm just wondering how I can escalate this complaint to the top?
Around the middle of march 2008, my 2005 toyota highlander has knocking sounds on the steering wheel when I make turns. I sought the advise of a mechanic friend who has worked with lexus in the past. He conducted a test drive and ocular inspection and advised me to bring the vehicle to the dealer for he suspects a problem with the steering shaft assembly. On march 24, 2008, I brought the vehicle to a toyota dealer and was advised to replace intermediate steering shaft assembly. I paid a total of $469.29 for the service by toyota city, mamaroneck, ny 10543 inv. [xxx] . The car has 14,549 miles during the date of service. I wrote toyota USA for a refund of the amount I spent and got an assurance that they will look into it. Family members use the car in the usual course of grocery, school and related travel activities and has not abused it. For your information, this is also well maintained as we follow the suggestions/advise of the owner's manual for maintenance scheduled checks. My VIN [xxx] . The letter of assurance from toyota sales USA was received several months ago and request for refund has not been acted upon. Thank you very much. Have a great day! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. While driving various speeds or stationary, the steering wheel would make a knocking vibration when it was turned. The failure progressively worsened. The dealer stated that the entire steering wheel shaft/column assembly needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $550. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 67,000.
This is not a complaint or accident report but a report of facts that may benefit others. 2005 model toyota highlander, steering knocking/clunking. It can be detected by wiggling the steering wheel within 5 degrees. It is worse when the steering is loaded, e.g. When negotiating bends and minor curves. Taken to a toyota dealer and they decided that whole steering wheel shaft assembly needs to be replaced. I am waiting for the parts to come in. I am reporting because this may not be an isolate case. The problem is not easily detectable by unsuspected drivers. Yet it's a serious safety problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Toyota: there may be damaged cylinder head bolts threads
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
- Risk
- In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Highlander knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2005 Toyota Highlander?
6 of 224 owner complaints about the 2005 Toyota Highlander (3%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Toyota Highlander?
There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Toyota Highlander
Hesitation 26Jerking 12Headlights 8Steering noise 8No deployment 7Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Seat belt 5
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