Hatchback/liftgate Lock Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 1 problem related to hatchback/liftgate lock (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the Highlander.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 2024 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 03/26/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while placing groceries in the trunk, the lift gate came down on her head. While in the trunk, the lift gate came down, and her cousin was able to stop the liftgate from closing on the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had a continuous headache and dizziness, and it was determined that she had a concussion when medical attention was provided at the emergency room. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Toyota Highlander

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
8
Latches/locks/linkage problems
8
Tailgate Latch problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1
Doors Lock problems
1


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