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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEHF21A120••••••2003 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
205on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedVisibility 4Structure 2Exterior Lighting 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2017
While driving home the car accelerated on it,s own and was unable to stop without rearending another car withall the damage to my car as a mechanic I repaired the body on my own after making repairs I was able to drive the car from the shop I work at to my house the car was…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Air bag warning light on dashboard does not turn off in cold weather (20 degrees f, or lower). The warning will stay on even when engine and interior are warm. If the engine is turned off once warm, and then turned back on, air bag warning light turns off with all other panel…
Seat BeltsJul 2013
The contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the passenger and driver's side seat belt thread was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
SuspensionMay 2012
2003 toyota highlander - 109, 032 miles I was told that the engine sub-frame was rotted/rusted and needed to be replaced for safety reasons. I was told the cost to replace it would be $1,865.00. I have contacted the local toyota service manager to see if toyota would help or…
Exterior LightingApr 2012
Passenger right rear brake intermittent. Took the car to my local toyota dealer, they could not find the problem. Bulb, light socket, wiring, fuse all checked good. The issue has not gone away. Today I was stopped by a police officer because of my passenger brake light not…
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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 JTEHF21A120050246 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.