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2003 Toyota Highlander Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Highlander has 6 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Highlander

Engine
83
Visibility
30
Speed Control
26
Brakes
24
Powertrain
17
Structure
16
Electrical
14
Other
11
Airbags
8
Lights
8
Tires
7
Steering
6
Suspension
6
Fuel System
6
Seat Belts
3
Latches & Locks
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 15, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING (OR THE FIRST IN THAT DAY) THE CAR HAVE STRONG GAS SMELL ..I'M ...
Dec 5, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)N THE MORNING OF 12-05-09, AS I'M PULLING INTO MY GARAGE, THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD WITH AN...
Oct 15, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND MOTOR RACED AND VEHICLE TRAVELED BACKWARD AT RAPID RATE OF SPEED AND CO...
Nov 29, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVEHICLE WHICH WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND WAS OBSERVED DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS...
Jun 10, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERGAS GAUGE BROKE, 2/12/04, 4/20/04 AND 6/11/04. WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN THE CAR THE NEEDLE WOULD NOT R...
May 20, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD RAN OVER SOMETHING LARGE IN THE ROAD. TH...

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