Toyota Highlander owners have reported 391 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 (239 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.
Failure of the rear hatch power struts. Door not opening or closing properly. 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...
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 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...