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5TDEBRCH9MS••••••2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
510on the model
198builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 5Fuel/propulsion System 2Structure 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatscrashOct 2024
My vehicle was rear-ended while stopped by a 2014 Toyota Corolla that was estimated to be traveling between 60-70 miles per hour. During the crash, the driver seat failed, resulting in the partially reclining into the second row passenger. The failure mechanism appears to be…
Service BrakesDec 2025
Under braking conditions, typically at higher speeds or while going downhill, vehicle will lurch or accelerate momentarily before braking again. This has caught 3 drivers in our family off-guard as it is intermittent and sudden. This is unpredictable and causes the braking…
StructureJun 2024
Undershield came loose and was dragging on the ground
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2021
Can not fill in a full tank of gas. At most the car takes 13 gallons, where as the tank capacity is 17, which is 4 gallons shorter and gives 140 miles shorter range (calc according to EPA rating). 140 miles is a huge difference. Even if you fill more than 13 gallons, the range…
Service BrakesMay 2024
The vehicle hesitates during right turns, creating a hazardous, potentially dangerous, situation. From research I understand this is a known issue when transitioning between battery and gasoline propulsion. Research indicates this is a known situation, Toyota T-SB-0059-23.…
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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 5TDEBRCH9MS025083 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.