3.9
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 31,012 miles
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On 3/17/05 I drove my Toyota 2004 Highlander, 2,025 mileage, onto a main street at about 5 mph. A beeping sounded, the slip indicator light blinked slightly, and horrible crunching and clanging sounds occured underneath the front of the vehicle. It felt like the front brakes locked up. I tried to slowly resume driving several times, but the car was inoperable and the dealer sent a tow truck. They said it was a problem within the vehicle stability control system which interacts with the yaw and steering angle sensors, and the brake system. There is also suppose to be a G-sensor according to Toyota's web site glossary. (the dealer never heard of the G-sensor). They said it was a bad steering angle sensor and had seen this problem several times. The sensor was replaced at the dealership and since I've only driven it a few miles, I don't know if it's okay. What if the replacement sensor is also bad? I often drive in the mountains alone, and am extremely worried about it. I am retired and bought the vehicle for safety and security, relying on Toyota's expertise, or so I thought! the vsc situation is very serious and should be a recall issue. I now wish I had bought a Honda Pilot.
- Denver, CO, USA
- Westchester, OH, USA