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2013 Toyota Highlander Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Toyota Highlander has 13 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Toyota Highlander

Steering
46
Other
24
Electrical
22
Speed Control
20
Engine
16
Airbags
15
Structure
13
Brakes
12
Powertrain
11
Seats
7
Visibility
5
Tires
4
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the cont...
May 9, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while attempting to close the liftgate...
Sep 1, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPOWER SUNROOF DRAINS INTO FLOORBOARDS. FROM MY RESEARCH THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH HIGHLANDERS...
Jan 2, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE POWER HATCH BACK DOES NOT WORK. IT IS SO FREQUENT PROBLEM AND SO MANY COMPLAINTS BUT NO SOLUTION...
Jun 21, 2019STRUCTUREWE RECENTLY HAD OUR HIGHLANDER COMPLETELY TOTALED BY OUR INSURANCE AFTER A FAILURE TO HAVE OUR AIR C...
Jun 11, 2019STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSIMILAR TO OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ VIA THIS SITE, WATER HAS COLLECTED BENEATH MY FLOORMATS FROM...
May 23, 2018STRUCTUREDRIVER DOOR STARTED POPPING AFTER 100,000 MILES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. RESEARCHED AND IT'S THE D...
Aug 10, 2017STRUCTURETHE SIDE MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CREATES A TERRIBLE BLIND SPOT WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS. MYSE...
Jun 19, 2016STRUCTUREWHEN THE LIFT GATE OF MY TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WAS CLOSING I HEARD A CLUNK AND SAW THE LIFT ARM DETACH F...
Feb 24, 2015STRUCTUREON 2/20/2015 MY PARKED TOYOTA WAS HIT IN THE FRONT BUMPER CAUSING DAMAGE. THE PARTY THAT HIT ME CARR...
Dec 14, 2014STRUCTURELIFTGATE POWER BACK DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. BEFORE IT CLOSES, IT BEEPS AND OPENS AGAIN. PROB...
Jun 5, 2014STRUCTUREI HAVE A NEW 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. DURING A HEAVY RAIN OR CAR WASH WATER ENTERS THE CABIN AROUND F...
Feb 1, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHI...

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