Structure Related Problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three 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 paint (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota Highlander

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

I purchased a new Toyota Highlander from massey Toyota in kinston, nc in may of 2018. On August 11, 2018, the rear hatch glass spontaneously exploded and fell out of the car while it was sitting untouched in the driveway of the owners home. The weather was clear and warm.   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...


Structure related problems in other Toyota Highlander model year vehicles:



Highlander Service Bulletins
Highlander Safety Recalls
Highlander Defect Investigations