1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Suspension

2009 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems

4
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.

What owners report

  • both rear · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 21, 2013 · 36,400 miles

    Suspension

    While driving vehicle, a snap was heard from the rear. Upon inspection, the rear passenger sway bar link (joining the sway bar to the strut) was snapped at the lower end. This link is approximately 10 mm in diameter, necking down to 8 mm with a 1 mm radius at transition of the diameters. It was observed the failure was not completely immediate as approximately half the diameter was rusted. The rust had two distinct…

    ODI 10494894

  • May 12, 2011 · 5,600 miles

    Suspension

    2009 toyota highlander clearance between both rear "shock base plate" and both rear tires are too close. Every time when you hit a "bump", both rear tires are hitting the "rear shock base plate". This will damage both rear tires and cause accident !! Defective engineering design !! Toyota should recall all highlanders with this defective design !!! You don't want to wait for an accident to happen then make a…

    ODI 10400785

  • April 20, 2010 · 20,679 miles

    Suspension · Tires

    Complainant had to replace the original bridgestone tires (245/55r19) on a 2009 toyota highlander ltd after 20,679 miles. Tread wear was below 3/32's. Toyota would not warrant or participate in the replacement costs. Bridgestone offered to split the cost of replacing the four tires with their dueler h/l (p245/55r19) which i accepted on april 20, 2010. My cost was $491.32. The replacement tires after 9 months and…

    ODI 10442078

  • September 11, 2009 · 400 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Front · Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the suspension was loose and the braking system would not operate properly. The brakes would go to the floorboard when depressed. The brakes would not engage intermittently when depressed. The contact stated that the driver's seat would no longer move backward, and was positioned entirely too close to he steering wheel. The contact stated there…

    ODI 10351233