10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,381 miles

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problem #5

Dec 012021

Highlander

  • miles
Driver's seat belt locked up so I was unable to wear it, I hit a deer tried to swerve to miss it, and my car was shaking uncontrollably.

- Del Norte, CO, USA

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problem #4

Jun 232014

Highlander

  • 150,000 miles
Seat belt on front drivers seat continues to fold over, and will not retract.

- Chanhassen, MN, USA

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problem #3

Oct 312013

Highlander

  • 37,804 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph from a complete stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engaging. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into another vehicle. The driver's side air bag partially deployed. The contact suffered bruises and minor pain to the chest as a result of the driver's side seat belt faulty webbing. In addition, the seat belt retractor would not function during the crash. The front hood and bumper were damaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,804.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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problem #2

Jun 162011

Highlander

  • 60,100 miles
Seat belt are frayed and coming apart. I have contacted my local Toyota dealer as well as Toyota costumer service and was told the car is out of warranty and it is no longer their responsibility. They said they'd be happy to change the seat belts, and then handed me a hefty quote. Thanks Toyota, glad you care.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 222010

Highlander

  • 84,000 miles
Seat belt clip broke; it had been used minimally over time and was not abused when it failed to buckle.

- Columbia, MD, USA

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