2010 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

21Steering complaints

9.7%Of all 216 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50 · 23.1%

VISIBILITY/WIPER31 · 14.4%

SERVICE BRAKES25 · 11.6%

STEERING21 · 9.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 8.3%

Share of the 216 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Toyota Highlander overview page.

What owners report

“FROM A STOP WITH A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION ON ANY SERVICE IN ANY WEATHER, AN AUDIBLE NOISE AND JOLTING VIBRATION TELEGRAPHS THROUGH THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10782601 — filed 10/15/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10676775 — filed 01/20/2015

“WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT LOUD CLUNK NOISE, DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COST TO REPAIR OVER 800.00 THIS IS NOT THE FIRST…”NHTSA complaint 10638894 — filed 09/25/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Toyota Highlander have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Toyota Highlander: 21 of 216 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Toyota Highlander have in total?

216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.