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5TDKDRAH0PS••••••2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
179on the model
63builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Engine 3Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2026
Transmission failure under 50k miles. Replaced under powertrain warranty. UA81E incurred a whine that was prevalent at light acceleration over 40 mph. This is a known issue that spans multiple years at some point someone has to admit this is a design flaw
Electrical SystemOct 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running, the instrument panel was…
EngineJul 2023
Pulled out of intersection and vehicle hesitated and surged upon acceleration causing bear miss from oncoming traffic vehicle consistently hesitates and surges from stop to 35-40 mph
Electrical SystemFeb 2025
We live on a farm so the fact there is rodents is no surprise. However strangest thing is the knock sensor harness has been chewed completely off two times in last two months.. When this happens it causes power loss. With the extra shielding the wire has tells me it gives off a…
Power TrainJul 2023
2023 Toyota Highlander XLE with 2.4 Turbo hesitates for an unacceptable period of time when accelerating from a stop. This could pose a huge safety risk when merging into traffic from a stop sign. The lag / hesitation is present on all eco / normal / sport drive modes. The issue…
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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 5TDKDRAH0PS006703 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.