Does the 2006 Toyota Highlander have steering problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,500 miles.

Which Toyota Highlander year has the most steering complaints?

The 2012 Toyota Highlander has the most steering complaints (46), compared with 16 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Toyota Highlander?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Highlander is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 6% of all 277 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest steering complaint count among 21 Highlander model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 85,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 16; 6% of 277
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Toyota Highlander steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2005, latest Sep 27, 2021.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Sep 2021; peak Oct 2005 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200526 (12%)
200616 (6%)
20076 (5%)
200840 (10%)
200911 (8%)
201021 (10%)
201134 (19%)
201246 (25%)
201346 (22%)
20144 (3%)
201525 (13%)
20166 (5%)
20174 (1%)
201810 (4%)
20198 (2%)
20205 (2%)
20219 (2%)
20221 (0%)
20232 (1%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Highlander have steering problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,500 miles.
Which Toyota Highlander year has the most steering complaints?: The 2012 Toyota Highlander has the most steering complaints (46), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Toyota Highlander?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Highlander is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.