Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

One problem related to hatchback/liftgate has been reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2009 Highlander.

1 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2010

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the lift gate failed to open or close automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the hatch panel was deformed causing the power door motor to work harder than designed. As a result the power hatch motor, hatch door, lid hinges, lid hinge stays, and rear bumper assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 113,000.


Other Structure related problems of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

Body problems
7
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems
4
Hatchback/liftgate problems
1


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