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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDAAAB59RS013971 · Checked Aug 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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5TDAAAB59RS•••••• 2024 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER

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7on this build
196on the model
43builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Structure 1 Visibility/wiper 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel/propulsion System Feb 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding a catalytic converter failure on my vehicle and the manufacturer’s refusal to honor the warranty. My vehicle is a Toyota that is approximately two years old and currently has about 31,000 miles. The catalytic converter has failed well…
Air Bags May 2025
It was a recall for airbags and was fixed by the dealer
Visibility/wiper Jul 2024
Our vehicle is less than 2 months old, and it had less than 5,000 miles before highway debris (gravel) chipped and cracked the windshield on two separate occasions. I have never had a chip or crack caused by rocks before, and my previous vehicles have been hit plenty of times.…
Unknown Or Other Mar 2024
The problem is the constant pressure felt in the cabin especially most at the driver side. The pressure is felt by my ears persistently when all windows, sunroof are closed. It's the worst when driving slowly (between 10 to 30 mph), any uneven road bumps magnify to constant…
Structure Feb 2024
The rear portion of the hood, closest to the windshield vibrates or flutters at speeds above 30 MPH. At speeds above 50 MPH the flutter becomes very noticeable and actually reflects sunlight into the driver's field of vision. I had personally been blinded by this for several…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDAAAB59RS013971 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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