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5TDJZRFH4KS••••••2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2019 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
458on the model
93builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 6Fuel/propulsion System 5Engine 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2026
Vehicle hesitates and sputters upon acceleration, loss of power, and stalls during operation. Trouble codes P0191, P0171, P0174, and P0107B have generated in combination
Power TrainFeb 2026
Traveling at approximately 60-65 mph on interstate 95 in Wakefield the vehicle suddenly downshifted causing a rapid deceleration to around 40 mph. It would not upshift requiring us to pull into the breakdown lane
Electrical SystemDec 2025
The car randomly shuts off, while waiting in line or when the break is depressed. The vehicle won’t start, battery is completely dead and then comes back randomly
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2025
Whining sound can be heard while accelerating the vehicle. Maintenance crew is reporting an issue with transmission. UA80F 8 speed transmission on V6 engine in Toyota Highlander has this failure noise. Given that the transmission can fail anytime. It is dangerous to operate the…
SeatsSep 2025
I have captain seats in the middle. Driver side seat has 4 bolts that secure it to the vehicle floor. The front two bolts were ready to fall out. Caused a squeak that only my wife could hear due to my hearing impairment. I tightened that bolts and the squeak is gone. Pretty…
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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 5TDJZRFH4KS962023 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.