Toyota Highlander owners have reported 376 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 (227 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (93 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
During rain, the a-pillar and headliner show evidence of a leak. Open source research found this is likely due to faulty or poor quality components used in the roof rail system. My vehicle is completely stock with no additions or installations on the roof, just the factory rails. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v720000 (structure). The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and exiting a highway with his family, the front bumper assembly detached from the vehicle. Read details...
Power rear liftgate inoperable. Power rear lift gate travels a couple inches, either opening or closing, and freezes. No longer responds with the power button and has to be closed manually. Disengaging the power button and using only as manual open and close, the door is extremely difficult to open Read details...
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...