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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTEGF21A830081779 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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JTEGF21A830•••••• 2003 Toyota HIGHLANDER

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2003 Toyota HIGHLANDER build.

2on this build
205on the model
49builds in total
Most reported Visibility 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Engine 1

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Vehicle Speed Control Jul 2013
On 7-11-13, going at highway speed on route 52 in north carolina, the throttle became stuck wide open causing my car to accelerate beyond my control. I slowed down to get off on the side of the highway, but I could not stop the car, only slow it down, to approximately 10-15 mph.…
Visibility Jan 2004
The driver's sun visor of my 2003 highlander does not stay in its proper place. In internet forums this seems to be a prevailing safety issue. Some say the visor flaps down when the highlander hits a bump. This can be a potential safety issue. It has startled some drivers and is…

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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 JTEGF21A830081779 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.