Worst 2013 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 46 | 3 | — | 52,259 mi | |
| ENGINE | 31 | 1 | — | 18,941 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 31 | 7 | — | 14,790 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | — | 35,126 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | — | — | 52,115 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 10 | — | 62,853 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 8 | — | 89,650 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | 5 | — | 38,123 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 57,346 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 1 | — | 24,650 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | — | — | 61,600 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 2 | — | 79,138 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 8,886 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 18,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | — | 96,120 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 3 | — | 77,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 30,562 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 62,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | 1 | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 2 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION | 1 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION | 1 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Toyota Highlander
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~60,752 vehicles.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Other Toyota Highlander Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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