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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBK3EH9AS006817 · Checked Nov 10, 2026
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5TDBK3EH9AS•••••• 2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (3 vs 2).

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191on the model
107builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Tires 1

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Electrical System Jan 2016
Open door chime and interior light come on intermittently when making sharp turns or bumps
Tires Apr 2010
The right rear tire on a 2010 toyota highlander failed. It went completely flat overnight. I have not found any evidence of a foreign object lodged in the tire. When I tried to add air, I could hear it hissing out. Not clear if it was a puncture, tire crack or some other tire…
Fuel System Jan 2010
On pennsylvania tpke toyota highlander 2010 model bought a month ago just stopped in the middle of the road after an hour drive, car was towed to the dealer. They stated that it has a computer problem and that was replaced. The was returned after a week. On our way back again…

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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 5TDBK3EH9AS006817 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.