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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDJZRFH2KS••••••2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (17 vs 5).
17on this build
486on the model
94builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 8Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainSep 2026
The transmission developed a faint whining noise, first noticed September 2026 around 84,000 miles, along with some hesitation during operation. A Toyota dealer diagnosed internal bearing failure inside the transmission and recommended full replacement. An independent shop also…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2022
Sunroof glass. Driving down the highway, the sunroof glass exploded and shattered. A very loud explosion noise. Vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. Broken glass falling on driver and passenger. Further inspection shows glass protruding upward as if it was broken from…
Fuel SystemSep 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was jumpstarted and operated as designed. The contact stated that on another occasion, after…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2020
Vehicle ran well for about 5 months but started hesitating, reduced throttle response and jumping forward once gas pedal depressed further. Hesitation felt in steering wheel and transmission shifting irregular. Nothing on computer diagnostics, therefore nothing wrong according…
EngineJan 2020
My vehicle has been rumbling and the check engine light on. A dealer turned it off via reset, but the car is still acting up. We just got a notice from toyota that the vehicle is at risk of stalling unexpectedly and with no remedy for over a month
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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 5TDJZRFH2KS702719 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.