2012 Toyota Highlander: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Steering · FL

Popping and clunking sound in steering or suspension. Can be produced at speeds and at stand still. Could it be this? https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Highlander/2013/steering/steering.shtml the federal safety agency Action Number: EA18006 https://www.consumerclasslawyersblog.com/snap-crackle-pop-intermediate-shaft-noise-coming-from-toyota-highlanders/

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Steering · MA

Steering shaft clunking noise when turn left or right at low speed. Confirmed steering intermediate shaft failure by ira toyota technician on 7/31/2020 . This is 3rd times failure. 1st failure was jan/2012 and 2nd time failure was 11/2013.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Steering · NC

Steering wheel is clunking when turning left or right. See a lot of problems with this on the internet. Noise definitely coming from the steering wheel assembly.

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Steering · 96,957 miles · TN

My 2012 toyota highlander started making popping noises when turning right in june 2019, less than 100 thousand miles. This month october 2019, just rolled over to 100,000 and the popping has gotten worse(louder) and now pops when turning left and right. We never thought toyota would never stand behind a car with such a safety issue. Nothing has happened yet! But if something does, guaranteed my children will not stop until something has appropriately been done..

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Steering · 128,000 miles · GA

While turning the wheel, there is a loud popping noise. The steering assembly also feels loose when turning. This happens at all speeds and whether turning left or right.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Steering · FL

While turning steering column was making light clicking noise for a few years. In 2019 clicking rate and volume increased and was accompanied by a definite feel in the column. Resolution was replacing intermediate steering shaft at a cost of four hundred and forty four dollars.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Steering · 55,000 miles · CA

While operating the vehicle and traveling at less than 20 miles per hour, a popping noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. I took it to a local mechanic and it was diagnosed as a intermediate steering shaft problem and was told it should be replaced. The problem was first detected at about 55,000 miles.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Steering · 62,000 miles · GA

Upon turning steering wheel, even slightly, an obvious "clunking" noise is heard and felt through the steering column. The mileage on the car was approximately 62k. At 70k I am having it repaired although I was told there wasn't a safety issue. The sound seems to have increased in the last 8k miles.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Steering · 103,000 miles · MN

Steering shaft- after experiencing clunking and popping when turning the wheel at low speeds the vehicle was inspected and found that this is a known issue with the steering shaft assembly. This will cost approximately 1000 dollars to fix. This can cause major safety issues if not fixed!

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Steering · 68,000 miles · TN

Steering makes noise (clanks) under turning and acceleration. I spoke with toyota and there is a tsb for the steering column which has several reported failures and many complains. There is an ongoing the federal safety agency engineering investigation. Toyota dealership wants around $1000 to repair.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NY

When turning steering wheel left or right, clunking and popping noises are heard. Vibration and pulsing felt through steering wheel while turning. Informed dealer. They checked it and said it was the intermediate steering shaft. This happens while the vehicle is moving at any speed.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Steering · 99,000 miles · AR

Making popping noise in steering wheel when turning. Took to dealership where I have it serviced and they informed me it was the steering shaft assembly. Which cost $273 dollars before labor. My understanding is that they have had problems with the 2008 to 2013 models. In my opinion this is a safety issue and should be covered by toyota.