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5TDKDRBH5PS••••••2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
161on the model
59builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Structure 1Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainFeb 2026
Delayed acceleration, jerking shifting between gears and whining noise
Unknown Or OtherOct 2025
Lift gate stuttering at 49K bought new. Available for inspection. Have yet to bring to dealer because they need the vehicle for the whole day. No warnings etc just loud opening. Concerned it could give way when I am grabbing groceries at any time. Seems like a widely reported…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the instrument panel had been inoperable for approximately 5 months. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not…
EngineAug 2023
Vehicle hesitates when accelerating. Very noticable when accelerating from stop. Also when passing a vehicle and accelerating to pass there is hesitation and the vehicle stutters at times also
StructureDec 2022
There’s a noticeable lag in the engine, especially when starting or turning. Sometimes, it’s almost a full second, which is quite alarming. When I asked the mechanics at a few dealerships about this, they all said it’s normal for these new “Green” type engines with four…
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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 5TDKDRBH5PS224397 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.