2013 Toyota Highlander Body Problems
- 12
- 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.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
Similar to other complaints i have read via this site, water has collected beneath my floormats from the drainage tubes running from sunroof. The dealership has stated that they have been clogged with dirt and they have "unclogged" them 3 times in 10 months. Following the third visit, they are now saying there's nothing more they can do, this is a flaw in the design of the drainage system. My car now smells of mold…
ODI 11219356
Body · Steering · Wheels
I got hit by a drunk driver while i was at an intersection stationary. I was waiting to make a left turn and an oncoming car going 35 mph crossed lanes and crashed into me. It was a bad accident, both cars involved totalled.i had 4 other passengers in the car, and no airbags went off. I received head injuries (a lot of dizziness), neck and back injuries. *dt*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11187259
Body
Driver door started popping after 100,000 miles when opening and closing. Researched and it's the door check. Internet research shows this is a familiar problem that no one is recalling.
ODI 11282138
Body
The side mirror on the drivers side creates a terrible blind spot when making left hand turns. Myself and husband have both nearly been in accidents had the person in passenger seat not yelled at the driver. A car is easily hidden behind the mirror.
ODI 11015102
Body
When the lift gate of my toyota highlander was closing i heard a clunk and saw the lift arm detach from the body of the vehicle. I took it to the dealer and was told no warranty or extended warranty would cover the damage. I have 41,000 miles on the vehicle and the platinum extended warranty. I searched the internet and was shocked to see so many lawsuits and complaints against toyota for this design flaw. I have…
ODI 10876184
Body
On 2/20/2015 my parked toyota was hit in the front bumper causing damage. The party that hit me carried state farm insurance. They admitted fault and sent me to one of their preferred shops. The shop informed me that stae farm would not allow them to install a new bumper since my vehicle has 10,753 miles on it. State farm forced them to source a used bumper, even though this is part of the toyota safety system. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10690855
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
Vehicle was proceeding through an intersection under a green light. A vehicle traveling the cross road proceeded through their red light and impacted my vehicle at full speed. The result was a "t-bone" accident into the driver's side door. The force of the collision was such that my vehicle was turned 90 degrees. The driver's head impacted the driver's side window shattering that window. The side curtain air bag did…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10777920
Body
Liftgate power back door does not close completely. Before it closes, it beeps and opens again. Problem was repaired under warranty, and now it is happening again. You may think that the liftgate has been closed, but it is not.
ODI 10986356
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I rear ended a car in front of me. Damage minimal to his car. My highlander sustained over 10 thousand dollar front damage. My air bags did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10673101
Body
I have a new 2013 toyota highlander. During a heavy rain or car wash water enters the cabin around from the center post where the seatbelt retracts. The dealer determined that there is bad weld at one of the roof seams and the water is leaking down through the center post. The vehicle is currently at the dealer while they try and figure out how to make the repair. My concern is that this defect may also affect the…
ODI 10596948
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal and the vehicle resumed normal function. The contact also stated that the door hatch motor emitted a loud clicking sound when it was opened and closed. The dealer replaced the motor; however, the failure was not corrected. The failure mileage was 88.…
ODI 10578475
Air Bags · Body
My vehicle t-boned another vehicle, striking directly into the driver's door of the other vehicle . The front end of my vehicle sustained approximately $8000 worth of front end damage, however the air bags never deployed. (fortunately there were no injuries). In light of current well-publicized air bag issues, i asked my dealership if they would inspect my vehicle to ensure that the air bags were not defective. They…
Crash reported
ODI 10664019