2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,755 miles

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problem #2

Dec 062018

Highlander Hybrid

  • 110,000 miles
Vehicle power unlocking mechanism is unreliable, and shows significant defect in the unlocking capabilities of all but the drivers door. After several lock actuator replacements, the vehicle still exhibits improper operation. Dealership agrees that there is a common complaint with this vehicle, and it's lock operation. Biggest issue I see is having to leave my children unattended to enter the vehicle to manually unlock doors. I have researched this extensively, and found similar complaints online, in many forums etc - Toyota refuses to acknowledge that there is an issue with the lock mechanisms. This has been an ongoing issue for over 2 years now, and should be examined for the safety impact at a greater scale.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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problem #1

May 282014

Highlander Hybrid 6-cyl

  • 25,510 miles
Several small paint bubbles on rear hatch. One had burst at seam of trim and is rusting. Screws holding the license plate light and assembly are rusted. Underside of "highlander" emblem trim where rear camera is located is corroded and rusted.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

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