Attention GSU40 GSU45 Owners.
After becoming frustrated with a noise emanating from my steering every time i turned left, reporting it to Toyota the past 2 times its been for service and being told that they couldn't replicate the issue, this time it was just too loud for them to ignore and feel through the steering wheel.
They have finally admitted there is an issue and they have been issued a Technical Newsflash from Toyota Australia (TNF 06/13).
In a nutshell, they wont fix it now, there is no fix to date, they are testing a few things and will have a formal fix.
I personally have driven or been in 3 various Klugers (2009 to 2012 models) and all exhibit this issue.
On a personal satisfaction level, I am very disappointed with Toyota and the fact that the issue has been around since the release of the GSU40/45 series in 2008 and no fix exists.
Please make formal complaint with your dealer, reference this Technical NewsFlash and hopefully one day we will get a fix.
Please post your experiences here if you find a fix or a dealer that is willing to help.
Cheers
Toyota.TNF.06.13.pdf