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5TDKDRBH7PS••••••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
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Structure 2Air Bags 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2024
I was in an accident on [XXX] on [XXX] in Elizabeth, Indiana in front of the casino. They changed a two lane road into a one lane road by using mobile traffic lights. As I tried to brake, the car sped up and the car auto corrected in the lane on the left when I tried to avoid…
Power TrainMay 2026
My 2023 Toyota Highlander was experiencing a high pitch whiny noise when accelerating. I looked up on line and saw that this could be a failing transmission issue. I took it into the Toyota Dealership , 6321 West Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA 99336. They confirmed my concerns. They…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2024
Vehicle smells like gas/fuel sometimes. I brought it to the dealership and was advised that they cannot duplicate my concerns since they can't smell anything when I dropped it off
StructureNov 2023
Water intrusion in the A pillars on both driver and passenger side during a rain storm. Toyota confirmed the water intrusion and stated that the gaskets and clips for the roof rack had failed, allowing water to get into the vehicle interior. I had owned the vehicle for…
EngineJul 2023
When I hit the gas the car doesn’t go anywhere and almost got into an accident. Turbo lag maybe or something really really wrong. This is going to cause a huge accident
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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 5TDKDRBH7PS522457 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.