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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDJZRFH4JS••••••2018 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
248on the model
72builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel System 3Gasoline 3Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2024
Out of nowhere, I couldn’t get the car to start. It keeps saying “Low Braking Power”. I had someone checked with Code Scanner and nothing shows up, and it’s not battery issue neither. The car guy said there’s a very high chance the issue is from the brake booster vacuum pump
Power TrainAug 2022
I have a power steering warning light. Steering is harder than normal. I believe this vehicle is having the same power steering problem that Toyota Tundra and sequoias are having. I want it to be recalled and paid for by the manafacturer. This is ridiculous a well maintained…
Fuel SystemMar 2020
The contact owns a 2018 toyota highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Electrical SystemJan 2020
Problems with my 2018 toyota highlander ([xxx]) 1 ) lane depart indicator:sometimes doesn't work until I've driven 1 or 2 or 4 miles. Sometimes in every trip stops working as well as activates when maybe a foot from lane markers on both sides of the car 2) climate control:…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2019
Bluetooth connectivity does not work for owners of iphone 11 pro max with this make model and year of vehicle. I have contacted both apple and toyota to try to rectify this issue, as it directly impairs the safe driving of this vehicle due to no access to the hands free…
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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 5TDJZRFH4JS800083 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.