Problems with 2005 Toyota Highlander WHEELS

Driving down the freeway the rear passenger wheel locked up. had to cut across two lanes of traffic to the side. the wheel still totally locked when it had to be dragged onto a flat bed. luckily there was no injuries. still not 100% sure or what's wrong but guessing it has something to do with the traction/abs control system. they really should look into a recall because this seems to be a common issue. *tr

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.

Purchased new toyota highlander 2005 model year in july 2005. vehicle was parked in driveway since. vehicle only has 23,000 miles. corrossion developed within 9 months of purchase in these areas: base of antenna, antenna mast, window frames, and aluminum or alloy wheels show bubbling in the surface that are increasing in size and diameter.**ak dealership and toyota were contacted to remedy problems with wheels without success. dealership repainted corroded windows. dealership and toyota claim corrosion is due to environment - i have had 2 other vehicles parked in the same location without visible signs of corrossion. i am concern that the continued expansion of the bubbles and corrossion on the wheels will create a safety hazard if it weakens the structural integrity of the whees.

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