Toyota Highlander owners have reported 396 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (242 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (95 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Power back door (pbd) will not open or close and/or stops moving while opening or closing. Problem seems to be in the motor controls of the strut assemblies on both sides of rear hatch. Vehicle is off warranty, but should be covered by Toyota due to faulty factory installed equipment. . . Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from behind the dashboard and the rear passenger-side door. The contact stated that it sounded as if something was loose. Read details...
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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the hydraulic liftgate would not open as needed electrically and manually. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who opened the liftgate with a mechanical tool. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the front passenger automatic door actuator failed to unlock the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred on three of the four doors. The driver and passenger rear door lock actuators were replaced. Read details...