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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TDJZRFH7JS••••••2018 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
248on the model
72builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Service Brakes 2Wheels 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2026
Vehicle makes a whining noise like a siren when accelerating at 40mph or more when you let go of the accelerator the noise stops. I've been told by a mechanic its the transfer case or related transmission component. Toyota should declare a recall since it can cause an accident…
Service BrakesApr 2022
About6 months ago I started getting the messege "Breaking power low" when i try to start my vehicle. So I took it to Star Toyota Service paid $175 to diagnose the problem. The found DTC 1241 and told me to change the qhole skid control unit. Eventhough on the paper it said skid…
StructureApr 2021
2018 toyota highlander vehicle was sitting in parking lot untouched ( warm sunny day) . Vehicle was parked . Owner used the remote hatch opening button on the key remote. When the hatch/ lift gate started opening a loud cracking / busting sound was made. The spoiler was…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2020
Learned of recall in jan. 2020--since then toyota has not provided a remedy for this recall based on direct contact with toyota, the dealership I purchased vehicle from,nthsa and media---I have very limited use of vehicle because of the chance for accidents and being stranded if…
WheelsFeb 2019
Michelin tires defective traction. Toyota and michelin refuses to help with defective tires. Monro muffler deemed tires unsafe
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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 5TDJZRFH7JS818769 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.