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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDJZRFHXJS830172 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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5TDJZRFHXJS•••••• 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
1injuries
Most reported Suspension 2 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Apr 2025
Whining noise on transmission at 79k miles
Suspension Oct 2021
UNKNOWN, squeaking in rear when going over bumps and uneven roads
Unknown Or Other Feb 2021
Our sunroof glass "exploded" suddenly while driving straight on a smooth road - no rocks or debris around and normal cool winter day ~25f. Driving 70mph on maine i295 at noontime. We had been driving for two hours prior to this event also in good weather and good road…
Fuel System Apr 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Fuel/propulsion System Apr 2020
Car had problems accelerating two times from after being stopped at a stop light. It was rough, dash lights flashed quickly and I was unable to see which lights were flashing. As I could not recreate the problem after that, I wasn't sure about bringing it to the dealer. Two…
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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 5TDJZRFHXJS830172 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.