1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Hatchback/Liftgate

2009 Toyota Highlander Hatchback/Liftgate Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 8, 2013 · 45,000 miles

    Hatchback/Liftgate

    The vehicle is a 2009 toyota highlander. The power arm broke off of the rear power liftgate when closing. The driver side hinge on the rear power liftgate bowed and would not allow us to close the door. This hatchback/liftgate support device issue occurred march 2013. We filed a formal complaint to toyota who would not accept responsibility but with just a google search you will find hundreds of people with the same…

    ODI 10584551

  • August 3, 2010 · 22,000 miles

    Hatchback/Liftgate

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the lift gate failed to open or close automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the hatch panel was deformed causing the power door motor to work harder than designed. As a result the power hatch motor, hatch door, lid hinges, lid hinge stays, and rear bumper assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10577316