Anyone find that Fortuner's steering is way too hard? I'm renting a 2.4L 4x4 with only 4000km and the steering is much heavier than on any other car I've driven before. I'm considering buying a new 2.8L 4x4 but this steering issue might be a deal breaker for me. Wondering if this is how it is with Fortuners or it's just the one I'm renting that has a problem. Thanks.

Check tyre pressures....It makes a lot of difference if under inflated on those rides, same with the trucks. 

From my personal experience, Fortuners tend to steer exactly where their self-entitled phone-using Somchai drivers decide.. And this is usually at high speed and without indication. I avoid them like the plague!

No offence to the OP, who's probably one of the nicer Fortuner pilots! ????????

perhaps LOW on fluid......get the rental people to check......or go yourself to toyota......

1 hour ago, blackshadow said:

perhaps LOW on fluid......get the rental people to check......or go yourself to toyota......

Checked at Toyota dealer. Everything is normal. I guess it’s just how Fortuners are, poor handling overall. Everest and Pajero are much better in that regard.

If you are buying a new one get a test drive first and see what the steering is like,

41 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

If you are buying a new one get a test drive first and see what the steering is like,

I’m in Samui. There’s isn’t a single Fortuner here available for test drive. Bangkok is probably the only option.

5 hours ago, Sergach said:

Checked at Toyota dealer. Everything is normal. I guess it’s just how Fortuners are, poor handling overall. Everest and Pajero are much better in that regard.

If you are looking for good handling then a Fortuner is not for you. The current model is based on the HiLux.  High centre of gravity, high roll centre and relatively crude suspension.  An all-new Fortuner is about to launch on a completely different platform and promises to be a far better proposition.

7 hours ago, 2long said:

From my personal experience, Fortuners tend to steer exactly where their self-entitled phone-using Somchai drivers decide.. And this is usually at high speed and without indication. I avoid them like the plague!

I think this is offensive to Fortuner drivers nationwide...   I did see one indicate once 

 

 

Nothing wrong with the Tuna steering. It can be heavy if in 4X4 on dry roads. But it shouldn't be used on dry roads in 4X4. In 2 wheel drive it's as light as a feather. A 1 finger job. Check the pressure should be 29psi all round. Failing that there's something wrong with it. Maybe power steering? 

9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I think this is offensive to Fortuner drivers nationwide...   I did see one indicate once 

 

 

That maybe so but did he turn in the direction of the indicator or completely opposite ?

I don't find the Fortuner steering heavy at all, but it is a matter of personal opinion.