This page lists 59 steering parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, across 9 part types, covering all 3 engine options (2.7L L4, 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 ELECTRIC/GAS). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The steering system on the 2016 Toyota Highlander connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (34 parts), Knuckle (6 parts) and Rack and Pinion (5 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.
The 2016 Toyota Highlander was sold with 3 engines. 58 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
22 brands supply steering parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, led by MEVOTECH (10 parts), BECK/ARNLEY (7 parts) and DORMAN (5 parts), plus 19 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and New.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. 10 parts have it, including SKP SK698190 (Knuckle) and SKP SK1G2669 (Rack and Pinion). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SK698190 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SK698191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TO2024 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TO2023 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 698190 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 698191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
6 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, from SKP, APWI and ULTRA-POWER. SKP SK698190 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Highlander.
Listed part numbers: SKP SK698190, SKP SK698191 and APWI TO2024, plus the other parts above.
Pinion Angle Adjusting Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 45K0205 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | K100086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearPlus or Minus 1.5 Degree Pinion Angle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Pinion Angle Adjusting bolts.
2 Pinion Angle Adjusting Bolt parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and MOOG. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.7L L4, 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 ELECTRIC/GAS).
Part numbers include ACDELCO 45K0205 and MOOG K100086.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.7L L4 | 30040106972 | 🇺🇸 US | 12 oz | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
This group shows a single part: IDEMITSU 30040106972.
Rack and Pinion
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SK1G2669 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Inner Tie Rods | View on Amazon |
| AAE Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 4376N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Electronic PS with MAN. Rack | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 2168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Inner Tie Rods | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TNT10045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 2110155 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
5 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, from SKP, AAE, EDELMANN and 2 other brands. SKP SK1G2669 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Highlander.
In the New grade, SKP, AAE, EDELMANN and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is SKP SK1G2669.
In the Remanufactured grade, TERREPOWER supplies 1 part: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is TERREPOWER 2110155.
This group includes SKP SK1G2669, AAE 4376N and EDELMANN 2168 and the remaining parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | MS86097 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeLength: 194.06 mm | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1033122 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 541531 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Right | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | RPK75155 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Right | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | GS86097 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original GradeLength: 194.06 mm | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
5 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander come from 4 brands — MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS86097. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.7L L4, 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 ELECTRIC/GAS).
Part numbers include MEVOTECH MS86097, BECK/ARNLEY 1033122 and DORMAN 541531, among others listed above.
Steering Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 425401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Intermediate | View on Amazon |
| LARES Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 691 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Intermediate | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering shafts.
2 Steering Shaft parts are listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, from DORMAN and LARES. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Highlander.
This group includes DORMAN 425401 and LARES 691.
Steering Wheel Position Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SWS74 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Angle Sensor | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 5S17004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Angle Sensor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Wheel position sensors. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
2 Steering Wheel Position Sensor parts are listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Highlander.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SWS74 and WELLS 5S17004.
Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1018871 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1018872 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers complete inner-and-outer tie-rod assemblies.
BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 Highlander.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1018871 and BECK/ARNLEY 1018872.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | MS86634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | X50TE4051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | X50TE4052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| 555 Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SRT390WH | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sankei 555Included Hardware: Hex Nut (1) | View on Amazon |
| 555 Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | SET391R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sankei 555 | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 45A2499 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 45A2500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TA6302 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TA5400 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TA5401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | MS86633 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | MS86744 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | EV801537 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | ES800533 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | ES800534 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | X50TR0352 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | JTE7771 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 543680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1017867 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1018557 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Tie Rod End & Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1016987 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 1016986 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 544445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | 544446 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TO74191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TO74192 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | GS86633 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | GS86634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | GS86744 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | EV801537 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | ES800533 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | ES800534 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TXMS86634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2016 Highlander engines | TXMS86633 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
34 Tie Rod End parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY, SUSPENSIA and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS86634. Grades run from Daily Driver through Premium; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 4 other brands.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2016 Toyota Highlander
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
Our catalog currently lists 59 steering parts for the 2016 Toyota Highlander across 9 subcategories and 22 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.7L L4, 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2016 Toyota Highlander engines?
Some do. 58 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2016 Toyota Highlander?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Toyota Highlander was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Toyota Highlander?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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