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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDDZRFH5KS••••••2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER
That is about average for the 2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER — 5 complaints per build across 93 builds.
6on this build
458on the model
93builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2025
Radio head unit keeps resetting. While using navigation. Disturbing driving. Something it will continually loop resetting. Can not determine consistent cause. Would like a free replacement and or upgrade including navigation
Unknown Or OtherOct 2024
When I start my car it makes an ear piercing screeching noise. It doesn’t happen everytime but I never know when it is going to happen. I took it to a dealer and 5 guys said they never heard of it. If you look online numerous people have this complaint with out any recalls.…
StructureAug 2024
My car is leaking into my interior. It has come out of the electrical component areas. I worry it has infiltrated airbags & what could happen if they get wet (go off due to damage or not go off when supposed to). Have taken to dealership 3 times with no resolution
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2021
Vehicle had a prolonged hesitation when trying to accelerate into moving traffic while ramping onto the interstate. After the hesitation the vehicle then surged into traffic
Electrical SystemNov 2023
When I start my 2019 Highlander there is a loud screech that startles you and makes you jump out of your seat. It’s a very loud feedback noise through the speakers, and the red and green lights near the SOS button flash multiple times. This happens very often but intermittently,…
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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 5TDDZRFH5KS729782 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.