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5TDDK3EH6DS••••••2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
193on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJan 2019
The contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact heard an abnormal clunking noise inside the vehicle. The noise was a constant distraction, which made driving difficult. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact planned on taking the vehicle to conicelli…
Power TrainApr 2018
I am asking that the NHTSA investigate the 2013 highlander limited for the ability to turn off the car while in "drive" after parking. We purchased our car new form the dealer, and ever since we have been able to turn the car off the vehicle after parking but in "drive" which…
Electrical SystemJun 2015
Black shredded material blew out of the air vents upon starting the car. If I had not had the a/c on and, rather, chose to turn it on while driving, I might have been blinded by the large amount of shredded material that flew into my face and eyes. - that is a liability as far…
StructureJun 2014
I have a new 2013 toyota highlander. During a heavy rain or car wash water enters the cabin around from the center post where the seatbelt retracts. The dealer determined that there is bad weld at one of the roof seams and the water is leaking down through the center post. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2014
On thursday, april 3, 2013. I stopped at an intersection and when I tried to accelerate there was no response. I thought the engine had died. There were no lights on instrument panel. I pressed accelerator again and it jerked and took off. I have experienced hesitations 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 5TDDK3EH6DS247070 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.