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5TDJZRFH6HS••••••2017 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
262on the model
80builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 3Service Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashNov 2017
We were in a thanksgiving day related touch n go traffic on a normal street, which enters into a mall. All of us are stopped at a red light, car ahead of us just started moving and we followed after allowing a safe distance, then suddenly the car ahead of us stopped, so I tried…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2026
The radar cruise control system on my 2017 Toyota Highlander is not functioning properly and creates a safety hazard. When initially setting the radar cruise control, the system works as expected. I can accelerate to a desired speed, press the “set” control, and the vehicle…
Electrical SystemJun 2024
2017 Highlander with the Auto Start/Stop. It will sometimes go completely dead when idling, like at a stop light. Completely dead meaning zero electricity - no lights. This will last a couple of seconds. But one day, the car died at a stop light right. No power. Completely dead.…
Power TrainDec 2023
Purchased a brand new 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE 9 years ago. I followed all recommended maintenance and service schedules from the manufacturer. There has always been a faint whine noise present during acceleration. In December of 2023 and about 112,000 miles the transmission…
Service BrakesFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the Brake Power Low message was illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V211000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall.…
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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 5TDJZRFH6HS482283 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.