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5TDZK3EH6BS••••••2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
156on the model
55builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2023
As my family was driving down Interstate 85 in Atlanta going around 80 MPH a dash notification came on that said "Low Oil Pressure pull over" the notification came on then went away then came back on (car never ran hot). Thankfully we were near an exit so we pulled off and into…
SteeringJan 2018
The contact owns a 2011 toyota highlander. While driving at low speeds or going over a bump in the road, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to steve landers toyota (10825 colonel glenn rd, little rock, ar 72204, (501) 568-5800)…
VisibilityNov 2013
The driver's side visor will not stay up any longer. It hangs half way down blocking my vision while driving. This is a dangerous safety issue
Visibility/wiperNov 2013
The driver's side visor no longer stays up...it falls down halfway which is blocking my vision. This is a very dangerous safety concern. I called the dealer and was told it would have to be replaced for a cost of $318.00. This is outrageous and toyota should be ashamed for not…
Power TrainOct 2013
When making a left or right hand turn from a stop or barely moving and applying the gas pedal slowly, the car acts like it going to stall. I say "acts" because if the engine stalls, it would be difficult to brake or steer. The engine has not stopped in these cases; it seems like…
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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 5TDZK3EH6BS030122 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.