Cyn

Is it a whine or a squeak? I have a 2000 and the steering wheel squeaks when I turn it. I have no steering issues and plenty of fluid, so the squeak is not #1 on my list of priorities, but I would be curious as to how some answer your question. My ES does this about every two years, it actually sounds like a cat's meow. I simply tell the dealer when I go in for my oil change and they fix it free of charge every time.