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Problems with 2014 Toyota Highlander STRUCTURE

On average, the 2014 Toyota Highlander starts to “feel” problems with the STRUCTURE and its various aspects after 59 000 miles.

Components Affected by STRUCTURE Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2014 Toyota Highlander about STRUCTURE into the following categories.

BODY 14

Recently reported STRUCTURE problems on 2014 Toyota Highlander

The rear hatch beeps and does not open or close. i tried the factory resetting it with no luck. saw online that this is a known issue, but toyota is stating its not despite numerous complaints online by owners and also site showing toyota will fix and replace the rear struts

Issues with the front and back doors not unlocking. the issues have ranged from all doors unlocked, but sticking and not disengaging. i just had the door lock actuator replaced in the driver's side back door this week. the next day the passenger side front door would not disengage. this has been going on off and on for the past 3-4 years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota highlander. while attempting to open the rear liftgate, it occasionally failed to open. the contact stated that the liftgate had to be closed manually occasionally. the vehicle was taken to chuck patterson toyota (located at 200 east ave, chico, ca 95926) where it was diagnosed that the multi liftgate connector or the power unit needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota highlander. while attempting to open the rear gate, it stopped in the middle. the contact manually had to push it up. the contact stated that the gate had been malfunctioning for approximately eight months. the gate would sometimes open or not open, and would occasionally because get stuck in the process. the vehicle was taken to ronnie ward toyota of ruston (1001 north service rd e, ruston, la 71270), but they were not able to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Rear lift gate malfunctioned when trying to load groceries. long beep and wouldn't work. unable to make it work again even after resetting and turning off and on via button in glovebox. not covered by warranty anymore. paid $1000 for toyota authorized service center to diagnose and repair. brought home and it worked for a few days then started doing the same issue again.

Power rear liftgate inoperable. power rear lift gate travels a couple inches, either opening or closing, and freezes. no longer responds with the power button and has to be closed manually. disengaging the power button and using only as manual open and close, the door is extremely difficult to open or close.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota highlander. while at a stop sign, the contact's visibility was obscured when the driver's side visor failed to retract. in addition, the liftgate automatic release button was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to miller toyota (8566 sudley rd, manassas, va 20110, (866) 352-4910) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side sun visor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall pertaining to the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Lift gate get stuck in the open position. i live in the virgin islands, so it's not due to cold temps. sometime it take 10 tried to close the gate. it has been happening more time lately, so i try not to use the gate. putting it in a turning off the switch in the glove compartment does not help.

I was t boned on passenger side, side impact air bag did not deploy. i was pushed into oncoming traffic, front airbags did not deploy in head on collision. seat belt did not tighten- i initially hit drivers side window, when t-boned, then with front impact hit steering wheel, roof and center console. *tt *tr

Lift gate will not open or close in cold temperatures. we have taken it to our local dealer in battle creek, michigan several times but the issue has not been resolved. each time the problem has occurred the vehicle was parked. we do not wish to injure ourselves trying to open our back door. this vehicle is used in our delivery business and it is necessary to frequently use our back door.

Power lift gate will not open or close and lock when the outdoor temperature is below 32 degrees f. vehicle is stationary and cold as stated.

Chrome grill is bubbling and looks like it's getting ready to peel. my car has always been garaged and taken care of since i bought it brand new.. this is a defect that will definitely lower the value of my car. my husband noticed this issue just recently when i was pulling into the garage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the liftgate system failed. the contact was unable to unlock or close the liftgate automatically. the contact had to open the liftgate manually and hold the liftgate open manually. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the liftgate was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30,000.

After numerous electric issues with my 2014 highlander now the rear electric lift gate cylinders are bad. took it to my local toyota dealer this am and for $1550 they will replace them with a technical service bulletin updated part number and cylinder. as i have read i'm not the only person having this problem and if they have an updated new cylinder why don't they the right thing and replace the bad design....uhgg i want my old chevrolet back....

The rear power door, first was sporatic, would open half way then stop, then you have to push the door open against the motors, then, sometimes it will close, but most time in the rain, you have to jump up and pull down the door, again against the motors, they resist quite alot, now the door, opens 2 inchs and stops and i can't get it to open more, told toyota, well, we have one guy that works on that, and it has to do it in front of him, shouldn't a complaint about a door not opening be safety related, its a door, it won't open and pushing against motors is very unwanted for a disabled person, the last 2 weeks, every time i go to store it won't work, and i have my hands full with grocery's, i have had to use side doors, to get things out when it won't open, took it back for the third time to toyota and dealership person said, i was rude, saying bs the door wouldn't open, so far, it does not open and toyota has not offered a fix, and i need to go on a trip, looks like a ...

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