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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDDZRFH2HS••••••2017 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
256on the model
80builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 3Power Train 1Lane Departure 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2025
Today (8/26/2025) my wife experienced the engine light kicked on and that the AWD system needed to be checked. After fueling up it made knocking noises and difficulty starting, and took two times to start up. Ran an OBD scan and this is what it says, which is related to fuel…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2023
Car won’t start after getting gas. Check engine like comes off and on. Rough stopping and getting up to speed. When issue with getting to speed on highway put us in dangers way. Not being able to start vehicle multiple times for long period concerning and frightening for family
Electrical SystemJul 2023
Braking power low message on the dashboard and the car won’t start
Power TrainFeb 2018
At about 11,000 miles, a high pitch whining sound appeared during acceleration. The dealer identified a problem that requires a new transmission. The parts are back ordered. I was advised to continue to drive the car until toyota approved the repair and the parts were available.…
Lane DepartureSep 2017
The contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 60 mph, the blind spot detector malfunctioned. The contact stated that the blind spot detection system failed to register a semi-truck as she entered into the left lane prematurely. Bud clary toyota of yakima…
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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 5TDDZRFH2HS445521 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.