Structure Related Problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the body (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the bumper (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota Highlander

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
9
Bumper problems
1
Structure problems
1
Paint problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

The Body problem

On 11/22/2025, we were done shopping and when we tried to open the trunk it made weird squeaky sounds and we tried to close it but it suddenly self destructed. There was a loud noise and it shattered instantly and there was glass everywhere.   Read details...

The Bumper problem

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander equipped with a tow package. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for service, he made the dealer aware that on the passenger’s side rear of the vehicle where the muffler tip came out from underneath the vehicle that the plastic piece   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a clunking sound coming from the front driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the owner was informed that the struts needed to be   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Toyota Highlander model year vehicles:



Highlander Service Bulletins
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