2005 Toyota Highlander Wheels Problems
2 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS BECAME ABNORMALLY BENT AND ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED FOR THE WHEELS TO BE ROTATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,915.
WE TOOK OUR 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER TO THE TIRE SHOP FOR A TIRE ROTATION @ 10,000 MILES. WHEN THE WHEEL NUTS WERE HAND TORQUED TO 85PLI TWO WHEEL STUDS BROKE. THE EMPLOYEE TOLD US THAT THE METAL SEEMED SOFT. WE HAVE THE BROKEN STUDS IF YOU WANT US TO SEND THEM IN FOR TESTING. *AK