Structure Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 378 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 (229 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.


Recently reported Structure problems of Toyota Highlander

The Body problem

We own a 2020 Toyota Highlander, and both of the exterior door handles for the backseat have broken. The first in Jan 2025 and the second a few days ago. When the first was repaired (a different door) I was told this happens often on Toyota doors and is to be expected.   Read details...

The Structure problem

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...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

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 Hatchback/liftgate problem

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 Bumper problem

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v720000 (structure). The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping and dragging sound coming from the vehicle.   Read details...




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