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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDDK3EH8CS153433 · Checked Aug 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5TDDK3EH8CS•••••• 2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER

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4on this build
163on the model
61builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Visibility/wiper 1 Structure 1 Visibility 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure crash Aug 2014
Toyota highlander was crossing intersection with green light and was struck on the middle side by oncoming vehicle running a red light. Toyota highlander rolled 1.25 times. Toyota highlander had second row set up in bench configuration with center console unit stowed as manual…
Electrical System Jul 2018
When locking the doors, even though the batteries have been changed the doors have to be locked manuel. The trunk opens on it own. I can be in the house and when I go outside the trunk is open
Visibility May 2018
Rear windshield blew out on the interstate. The car was warmed prior to driving and font and rear windshield were on defrost prior to the rear windshield exploding
Visibility/wiper Aug 2014
Driver's side sun visor is malfunctioning creating a safety issue with clearly viewing the roadway. Without being manipulated by a vehicle occupant, the sun visor--unprompted--hangs down partially in the vision of the vehicle driver. Attempts to push the visor back to its closed…

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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 5TDDK3EH8CS153433 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.