Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Toyota Highlander has 9 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THERE HAS BEEN A LATCHING ISSUE WITH THE REAR POWER HATCH SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR. TOYOTA ISSUED... |
| Sep 27, 2017 | STRUCTURE,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS SOLD OVER INTERNET BY VANDERGRIFT TOYOTA OF ARLINGTON,TX A FALSELY ADVERTISED 2009 TOYOTA HIGH... |
| Jul 7, 2015 | STRUCTURE | REAR DOOR HATCH MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN DOOR WAS LOWERED. DOOR NO LONGER OPENS OR CLOSES. DE... |
| Feb 9, 2015 | STRUCTURE | THE POWER BACK DOOR/LIFTGATE DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE READ DOOR OF THE HIGHLANDER WOULD COME WIT... |
| Apr 5, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE REAR HATCH IN MY 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER STOPPED WORKING - WITHOUT MISUSE OR HANDLING ON MY PART.... |
| Jul 30, 2013 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AS MY WIFE CAME HOW WITH MY DAUGHTER, SHE PROCEEDED TO REVERSE THE CAR INTO OUR DRIVEWAY TO PARK THE... |
| Apr 8, 2013 | STRUCTURE | THE VEHICLE IS A 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE POWER ARM BROKE OFF OF THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE WHEN CLO... |
| Nov 25, 2012 | STRUCTURE | THE POWER ARM BROKE OFF OF THE REAR POWER LIFT GATE WHEN CLOSING. THE DRIVER SIDE HINGE ON THE REAR... |
| Aug 3, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE FAILED TO OPEN ... |