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5TDJZRFH9KS••••••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 7Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine 3Fuel System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMay 2020
The contact leased a 2019 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving slow and attempting to park in a parking space, the entire instrument panel flashed along with a chime. There was a loud noise coming from the engine while the vehicle propelled forward. The brake…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2026
Transmission whining sound
Power TrainDec 2025
On Monday December 15, 2025 our transmission failed as we began to drive up a small grade in between two sets of railroad tracks at the intersection of Cary, Ushers and Coons Crossing Road in the county of Saratoga, NY. If it had failed on one of the two sets of tracks it may…
EngineOct 2025
Started noticing a whining noise when accelerating. This appears to be drive shaft/transmission issue. Was quoted 7k to remove and replace. This should be an active recall for this issue what is Toyota doing?
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2023
Driving on 495 N Beltway car started stalling and then suddenly stopped accelerating/decelerating while engine was running. Almost was rear ended by fast moving traffic. Carefully glided to the shoulder and called Tow Tuck Incident on 12/18/2023
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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 5TDJZRFH9KS564578 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.