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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDDKRFH8GS••••••2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
106on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedTires 1Wheels 1Exterior Lighting 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk power switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the trunk power switch was enabled to unlock, however the trunk door did not unlock. The contact stated…
StructureNov 2022
Driving on highway and sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gun shot
Unknown Or OtherJan 2020
Headed to work at 5:35 am on wednesday, january 15, 2020, at 55 mph on my daily commute in my 2016 toyota highlander, westbound on I-70 between the central park and 270 exits, and my sunroof exploded. 22 degrees, clear day, moderate traffic with steady flow, no turns or frequent…
Exterior LightingSep 2018
Brakes have a slight vibration when traveling at high speeds in the city and someone is stopped on the freeway. My lights have dimmed dramatically since I first purchased new. The passenger side daytime running light is full of moisture. Most importantly, the temperature sensor…
TiresNov 2017
We bought tires and found them to defective within a few days in which you have 30 days to get refunded or pay the difference for another tires .we did upgrade to michelin tires but not get the full reund fom the defective tires that goodyear wanted to have returned and…
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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 5TDDKRFH8GS265883 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.