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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDZK3EH3DS125417 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5TDZK3EH3DS•••••• 2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER

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193on the model
68builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Structure 2 Steering 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Wheels 1

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Steering crash Mar 2019
I got hit by a drunk driver while I was at an intersection stationary. I was waiting to make a left turn and an oncoming car going 35 mph crossed lanes and crashed into me. It was a bad accident, both cars involved totalled.I had 4 other passengers in the car, and no airbags…
Structure Feb 2014
Tl the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal and the vehicle resumed normal function. The contact also stated that the door hatch motor emitted a loud…
Steering Jan 2016
My intermediate steering shaft makes clunk nosies turning left at low speeds and now progress when turning right at times. I have 50k miles and started this issue at 38k miles. It gets louder seems like. Concerned it will effect the safety of the vehicle

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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 5TDZK3EH3DS125417 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.