2010 Toyota Highlander Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 55 1 crash 2 fire 2 injury

“When applying the brake slowly all of a sudden the car went full acceleration and crashed 500ft away at high speed. The car is crashed but available for inspection for a short period of time until the insurance company takes full posession. There are not open recalls. The only lights on the dash were for TPMS sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11722240, 2026 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE OF RESIDENCE, DESTROYING THE HIGHLANDER AND THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT TO IT, ALONG WITH MOST OF THE HOUSE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE HIGHLANDER WAS STATIONARY, WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. A SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION INCLUDING INSPECTING BURN PATTERNS AND THERMAL DAMAGE INDICATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE FRONT OF THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHERE THE FUSE PANEL, BATTERY AND STARTER/SOLENOID WERE LOCATED. ALL THREE SOURCES OF IGNITION REMAIN ENERGIZED WITH THE IGN…”
NHTSA complaint #11399337, 2018 · fire

“I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AND COMPLETELY BURNED UP...IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10424602, 2010 · fire

Service Brakes 36 5 crash

“When traveling a slow speeds (less than 15 mph) and needing to stop, the brakes are pressed but do not respond. This has happened on several occasions and has caused two separate accidents where the Highlander has failed to stop and it runs into the car in front. After the first accident, we looked for recalls (2015) and there were none for any model Toyota for brakes or brake systems. We brought the car in to the mechanic and had all the brakes and pads replaced, although they said nothing was wrong with the shoes nor pads. Now, years later, another accident in the exact same way. Luckily,…”
NHTSA complaint #11566144, 2024 · crash

“I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A TACO BELL WHEN I NOTICED A CAR COMING SO I DECIDED TO STOP AND PULL BACK INTO MY PARKING SPACE TO LET IT PASS. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AGAIN, BUT MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TURNED MY CAR TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR AND ANY OTHER CARS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN BEHIND ME. MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND JUMPED A CURB, CROSSED OVER A SIDEWALK AND ONTO A LAWN AREA BEHIND TACO BELL. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AGAIN TRYING TO GET MY CAR TO STOP. I TURNED MY WHEELS TO KEEP FROM GOING INTO THE D…”
NHTSA complaint #10678169, 2015 · crash

“I'D STOPPED ON THE RESIDENTIAL STREET TO LET A CAR PASS. AFTER THE CAR PASSED, I ATTEMPTED TO PULL UP ALONG THE CURB TO PARK, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE STEERING DID NOT SEEM TO RESPOND. THE SPACE BETWEEN ACCELERATION AND IMPACT WAS 10-15 FEET. IT'S LIKE THE CAR HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN, AND I HAD NO CONTROL. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS SMASHED, FRONT BUMPER AND PASSENGER SIDE FENDER WERE ALSO SMASHED. THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE CAR WAS THE TREE.…”
NHTSA complaint #10509771, 2013 · crash

Visibility/Wiper 31

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RELATED RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE NHTSA HOTLINE AND PROVIDED CASE NU…”
NHTSA complaint #10985981, 2017

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP FLUSH WITH THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE. THE VISOR HANGS AT ABOUT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND BLOCKS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. MY HUSBAND IS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY AND IS AN AVERAGE HEIGHT MAN OF ABOUT 6 FEET TALL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10948671, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY) AFTER THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN AREAS WERE LUBRICATED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER DID NOT INSPECT OR REPLACE THE PWM CIRCUIT BOARD; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10808185, 2015

Steering 23 1 crash

“I'D STOPPED ON THE RESIDENTIAL STREET TO LET A CAR PASS. AFTER THE CAR PASSED, I ATTEMPTED TO PULL UP ALONG THE CURB TO PARK, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE STEERING DID NOT SEEM TO RESPOND. THE SPACE BETWEEN ACCELERATION AND IMPACT WAS 10-15 FEET. IT'S LIKE THE CAR HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN, AND I HAD NO CONTROL. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS SMASHED, THE HOOD WAS SMASHED, FRONT BUMPER AND PASSENGER SIDE FENDER WERE ALSO SMASHED. THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE CAR WAS THE TREE.…”
NHTSA complaint #10509771, 2013 · crash

“There is a clunk noise in the steering column On bumpy roads”
NHTSA complaint #11503742, 2023

“WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR ON PKG AND IT GOT LOCKED TOO. COULD NOT PUT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. WINDOWS GOT LOCKED TOO. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT UP. A MIRACLE THAT FEW MINUTE BEFORE I EXITED A HIGHWAY. A TOW TRUCK TOOK THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE PAST WEEK AND THEY DO NOT NOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11388800, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 23 7 crash 3 injury

“When applying the brake slowly all of a sudden the car went full acceleration and crashed 500ft away at high speed. The car is crashed but available for inspection for a short period of time until the insurance company takes full posession. There are not open recalls. The only lights on the dash were for TPMS sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11722240, 2026 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“ACCELERATOR MOVED TO FULL SPEED AS BACKING UP BEGAN. AUTO PLOWED 110 FEET FULL SPEED THROUGH PLANTS AND TREES, COMING TO A STOP BY SOME TREES. CAR WAS PARKED ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. DRIVER SLIGHTLY INJURED. REAR END CAR DAMAGE IS $6,000+.”
NHTSA complaint #10819165, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE HIGHLANDER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY, JUMPED THE CONCRETE PARKING STOP AND SLAMMED INTO A RETAINING WALL. IT HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY AND UNEXPECTED. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAS 56000 MILES AND HAS BEEN SERVICED ONLY BY THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AND WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER FOR 2 DAYS TO INSPECT THE SYSTEMS. BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE, THE REPAIR SHOP GOT THE VEHICLE IN IMMEDIATELY AND ESTIMATE REPAIRS AT $10,000. I AM VERY FRIGHTENED OF THIS VEHICLE RIGHT NOW AS ANOTHER INCIDENT LIKE THIS COULD PRODUCE MU…”
NHTSA complaint #10948819, 2017 · crash

Unknown Or Other 18 2 crash

“THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING WEATHERTECH MATS THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM ATTACHING A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT, WEATHERTECH'S RESPONSE, AND RESPONSE BACK TO THEM.”
NHTSA complaint #10946523, 2016 · crash

“DRIVER BACKED OUT OF AN END PARKING SPACE (NOSE IN, CURB IN FRONT AND ON RIGHT). DRIVER FELT WHEEL (RIGHT SIDE) GO OVER CURB (TURNED TOO QUICKLY). DRIVER STOPPED, SHIFTED TO DRIVE (FORWARD) TO GET OFF THE CURB. WHEN DRIVER TOUCHED ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD (SEEMED LIKE 50 MPH). LEFT FRONT OF THE HIGHLANDER CREASED THE TWO SIDE DOORS OF THE MINIVAN PARKED ADJACENT ON THE LEFT. THE LEFT FRONT OF THE HIGHLANDER SUSTAINED GRILLE DAMAGE, LEFT FENDER, HEADLIGHT AND RUNNING LIGHT, DRIVER DOOR AND LEFT MIRROR. FENDER PUSHED BACK PREVENTED DRIVER DOOR FROM BEING OPENED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEP…”
NHTSA complaint #10371326, 2010 · crash

“WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR ON PKG AND IT GOT LOCKED TOO. COULD NOT PUT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. WINDOWS GOT LOCKED TOO. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT UP. A MIRACLE THAT FEW MINUTE BEFORE I EXITED A HIGHWAY. A TOW TRUCK TOOK THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE TOYOTA DEALER FOR THE PAST WEEK AND THEY DO NOT NOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR”
NHTSA complaint #11388800, 2021

Engine 15 1 crash 1 fire

“2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE OF RESIDENCE, DESTROYING THE HIGHLANDER AND THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT TO IT, ALONG WITH MOST OF THE HOUSE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE HIGHLANDER WAS STATIONARY, WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. A SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION INCLUDING INSPECTING BURN PATTERNS AND THERMAL DAMAGE INDICATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE FRONT OF THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHERE THE FUSE PANEL, BATTERY AND STARTER/SOLENOID WERE LOCATED. ALL THREE SOURCES OF IGNITION REMAIN ENERGIZED WITH THE IGN…”
NHTSA complaint #11399337, 2018 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, A DEER HIT MY CAR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DAMAGED FRONT END, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED WHY DID THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOY OUR MAJOR CONCERN CONCERN THAT WILL THE AIRBAG WORK AFTER REPAIRS?? *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10566585, 2014 · crash

“The engine failed and locked up. Maintenance is completed every 3-4 months on schedule. There was no oil or water. Car was towed to a mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #11569155, 2023

Structure 15 2 crash 1 fire

“2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE OF RESIDENCE, DESTROYING THE HIGHLANDER AND THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT TO IT, ALONG WITH MOST OF THE HOUSE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE HIGHLANDER WAS STATIONARY, WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. A SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION INCLUDING INSPECTING BURN PATTERNS AND THERMAL DAMAGE INDICATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE FRONT OF THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHERE THE FUSE PANEL, BATTERY AND STARTER/SOLENOID WERE LOCATED. ALL THREE SOURCES OF IGNITION REMAIN ENERGIZED WITH THE IGN…”
NHTSA complaint #11399337, 2018 · fire

“ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN SOUTHBOUND LANE OF I-95 AT THE DILLON, SC EXIT ON 6/14/14. NORTHBOUND TRAILER LOST A TIRE/RIM DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE AND IT CROSSED THE MEDIUM AND IMPACTED OUR VEHICLE BLOWING THREE (3) AIRBAGS. THIS MODEL AND YEAR DID NOT INITIALLY HAVE TAKATA AIRBAGS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. IT IS UNKNOWN, TO DATE, WHETHER THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS INSTALLED BY GRIFFIN TOYOTA AT ROCKINGHAM, NC WHERE MANUFACTURED BY TAKATA AND POSE A DANGER TO OCCUPANTS IF ACTIVATED. THE TAKATA AIRBAG PROBLEM DID NOT GET PUBLIC ATTENTION UNTIL THE OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2014, TIMEFRAME. I CONTACTED GR…”
NHTSA complaint #10703045, 2014 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, A DEER HIT MY CAR. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DAMAGED FRONT END, MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED WHY DID THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOY OUR MAJOR CONCERN CONCERN THAT WILL THE AIRBAG WORK AFTER REPAIRS?? *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10566585, 2014 · crash

Air Bags 14 8 crash 11 injury

“MY FAMILY WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTI CAR ACCIDENT WHERE WE WERE STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND DRIVEN INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF US (FROM A NEAR STOPPED POSITION). THE FORCE OF IMPACT ON THE FRONT BUMPER WAS HARD ENOUGH TO DRIVE THE TRAILER HITCH OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF US THROUGH THE LICENSE PLATE ON THE FRONT BUMPER. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE SEVERELY DAMAGES BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO ER FOR HEAD/NECK INJURIES WHICH WERE DEEMED TO BE MINOR.”
NHTSA complaint #11101585, 2018 · crash · 4 injury(ies)

“Vehicle was involved in a collision where it struck a barrier head on. The front airbags did not deploy. The vehicle then became airborne and flipped. Only the side airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11449203, 2022 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSED THE OTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ULTIMATELY CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND LOWER BACK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE ARMS, NECK, BACK, AND RIGHT ANKLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #11170537, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

Exterior Lighting 12

“Headlamps become cloudy and burn out new, expensive bulbs in months. Internet search says Toyota is aware of problem, but prior to my search my dealership wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars to 'evaluate electrical system'”
NHTSA complaint #11630386, 2022

“I purchase The H4 LED’s from headlightexperts.com February 2022. There is a design flaw with their H4.bulb. The low beam have LED’s on both sides of the light bulb, however the halogen bulb has a shield so that light will only come out of one side of the bulb. The result of leds on both sides of the low beam is light hits the high beam reflector from the back side of the low beam led bulb, and blinds oncoming vehicles. When I contacted customer service via email, they kept saying I have the bulb at the wrong angle, and sent me links to 2videos for proper installation. I keep adjusting th…”
NHTSA complaint #11490971, 2022

“WHEN WE ARE DRIVING OUR TOYOTA 2010 HIGHLANDER IF YOU HIT A BUMP THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE NOT OPEM. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE SUNROOF OR OPEN THE WINDOWS BECAUSE THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT AND THE BEEPING FOR A DOOR OPEN. THIS IS VERY DISTTACTING WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE. IT IS GETTING WORSE NOW EVERY TIME WE MAKE A TURN OT GO OVER THE SLIGHEST BUMP THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE DINGING FOR THE DOOR STARTS TOYOTA REALLY NEEDS TO FIX THIS! IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHEN WE DRIVE OUR CAR'”
NHTSA complaint #11241612, 2019

Visibility 12

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RELATED RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE NHTSA HOTLINE AND PROVIDED CASE NU…”
NHTSA complaint #10985981, 2017

“I WAS DRIVING ON M HWY INTO SEDALIA MO ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 4/5/14, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP LIKE A GUNSHOT, AND I LOOKED UP & SAW THAT MY MOONROOF SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES, BUT IT STAYED TOGETHER LIKE SAFETY GLASS IS SUPPOSED TO. TINY SHARDS STARTED TO FILTER DOWN BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP & CLOSE THE SUN VISOR TO PREVENT OTHER GLASS FROM FALLING DOWN. THERE WAS NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME THAT COULD HAVE KICKED UP A ROCK, NO EXPLANATION FOR THE MOONROOF TO SUDDENLY SHATTER. WE JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR IN FEBRUARY, & BOUGHT A CERTIFIED TOYOTA PLATINUM WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. THE LOCAL DEALERS…”
NHTSA complaint #10578348, 2014

“THE VISOR IS DEFECTIVE AND GETS STUCK IN A 45 DEGREE ANGLE POSITION. A WARRANTY REPAIR WAS MADE, BUT IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM, ALSO OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. BASED ON THE POSITION OF THE VISOR AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, IF THERE'S AN ACCIDENT THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER WILL GO RIGHT INTO THE BRIM OF THE VISOR. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. I BELIEVE TOYOTA NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10701878, 2013

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 6

“DOOR SENSORS SHOW DOOR OPEN, DOOR CHIMES, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH WHEN IN MOTION DRIVING OVER LIGHT BUMP ON ALL ROADS, HIGHWAY OR CITY STREETS. AND/OR WHEN DRIVING FROM THE STREET INTO DRIVEWAY AT 1MPH AT ALL TIMES AS UP OVER SLIGHT CURB. HAPPENS WHEN I SHIFT THE GEARS INTO MOTION. STARTED IN SEPT. 2015 TO CURRENT DATE.”
NHTSA complaint #10825646, 2015

“WE HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AND THE DOME LIGHTS TURN ON & THE DOOR AJAR ALARM SOUNDS WHILE TURNING LEFT & SOMETIMES WHILE TURNING RIGHT. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN ROLLING UP OR DOWN THE PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW. TOOK IT TO DEALER & THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR IT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10639580, 2014

“VEHICLE ACCELERATED OF ITS OWN ACCORD. ON SEVERAL SUCCEEDING OCCASIONS THIS TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HAS ACCELERATED OF ITS OWN ACCORD. VEHICLE HAS NEVER CRASHED AND AFTER PULLING OVER AND PLACING VEHICLE IN PARK, VEHICLE DID NOT CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THIS TOYOTA HAS BEEN SERVICED 3-4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, INCLUDING A SPECIALIST FROM ANOTHER STATE WHO TRAVELED TO BATON ROUGE TO MAKE A THOROUGH INSPECTION INVOLVING 2-3 HOURS. VERDICT WAS NO VISIBLE OR OTHER PROBLEM DETECTED. TWO MONTHS AGO THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND TOYOTA MADE THE REPAIR IN THE COMPUTER. LAST WEEK ON MAY 2…”
NHTSA complaint #10594676, 2011

Power Train 6

“FAILURE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID. SOLUTION TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT. ~80,000 MILES ON TOYOTA U760E 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION. SAME TRANSMISSION USED IN TOYOTA CAMRY (U760E) WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM - ZE5. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COVER ANY COST OF THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE.”
NHTSA complaint #11097650, 2018

“WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL A CLICKING NOISE IS HEARD. THERE IS A TSB OUT ON THIS PROBLEM WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION A NOISE WAS HEARD, AND A LOUD HUMMING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED TO FIND PROBLEM AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A TSB OUT ON THIS PROBLEM”
NHTSA complaint #11039503, 2017

“TWICE IN SEPTEMBER 2014, AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND SLOWED TO NEARLY A STOP. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VERY HIGH, AND IF I HAD NOT ALREADY HAD A FOOT ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE GONE INTO AN INTERSECTION. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING SO HIGH THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT FROM MOVING. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN NEUTRAL, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLE. THIS SAME SEQUENCE HAPPENED BOTH TIMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE THIS MONTH, BUT THESE ARE THE FIR…”
NHTSA complaint #10639837, 2014

Equipment 4

“KEYLESS FOB RESULTED IN CAR BEING LEFT ON ALL NIGHT IN ENCLOSED GARAGE. THE DESIGN DEFECT IN NOT AUTOMATICALLY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF WHEN THE FOB LEAVES THE IMMEDIATE AREA IS WELL-KNOWN. THE ADDITIONAL PROBLEM IN THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID IS THAT THE GREEN POWER LIGHT GOES ON WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE CAR, LEADING THE DRIVER TO BELIEVE THAT THE POWER IS NOW ON, WHEN IN FACT IT IS OFF. THE DRIVER THEN STEPS ON THE BRAKE AND PRESSES POWER AGAIN, THINKING THAT THEY ARE NOW TURNING THE CAR OFF BECAUSE THE POWER BUTTON IS NO LONGER GREEN. THE HYBRID ENGINE IS SILENT WHEN THE CAR STARTS, SO THE DRIV…”
NHTSA complaint #10383059, 2011

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD A BACK UP CAMERA INSTALLED ON HER VEHICLE WHICH HAD NO SENSORS ON IT TO ALERT HER OF OBJECTS BEHIND HER. SHE CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO STATED THAT THE CAMERA SHE HAS DOESN'T HAVE SENSORS; HOWEVER, THEY COULD BE ADDED AT AN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE OF $635.00. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50.”
NHTSA complaint #10354482, 2010

“TOYOTA RECALL ON 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER -ACCELERATOR PEDAL REINFORCEMENT BAR INSTALLATION. I HAD RECENTLY BROUGHT MY TOYOTA HIGHLANDER IN FOR THE RECALL AND SERVICING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FOUND OUT THAT THE INSTALLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PEDAL COMING APART WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR HARM THE FIRST TIME AROUND. I NOW HAVE TO FACE THE VEHICLE HAVING "TO HAVE TO DISMANTLE/LIFT THE ENGINE AND OR HAVING TO MODIFY THE CROSS THREADED STUDS TO CORRECT THE FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL." THEREBY ALTERING THE VEHICLE BY INSTALLING MODIFIED OR NEW STUDS T…”
NHTSA complaint #10331303, 2010

Fuel/Propulsion System 4 1 crash

“I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A TACO BELL WHEN I NOTICED A CAR COMING SO I DECIDED TO STOP AND PULL BACK INTO MY PARKING SPACE TO LET IT PASS. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AGAIN, BUT MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TURNED MY CAR TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR AND ANY OTHER CARS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN BEHIND ME. MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND JUMPED A CURB, CROSSED OVER A SIDEWALK AND ONTO A LAWN AREA BEHIND TACO BELL. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AGAIN TRYING TO GET MY CAR TO STOP. I TURNED MY WHEELS TO KEEP FROM GOING INTO THE D…”
NHTSA complaint #10678169, 2015 · crash

“My car all of a sudden went into limp mode while driving on the 91 freeway with my kids in the car on may 21 2026. It had master warning ️ light and check engine light and a circle warning light that is the braking system also it said on the screen check hybrid system stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a dealer. It smelled like smoke as I was trying to get out of traffic and drive it to the shoulder.I towed the car to the Toyota dealer in Orange and was told it's the inverter and its fried and needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11740752, 2026

“THE HYBRID INVERTER FAILED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT. A LOUD CLUNK WAS HEARD AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT OF THE ROAD. "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" WARNING FLASHED. CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AT 9 YEARS, 117K MILES (WARRANTY IS 8 YEARS, 110K MILES). THE PREVIOUS RECALLS FOR THE HYBRID INVERTER HAD BEEN COMPLETED ~3 YEARS AGO AND SO THE RECALL ALSO WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THE QUOTED COST OF THE REPAIR IS ~$11K.”
NHTSA complaint #11228964, 2019

Wheels 4

“REAR WHEEL HUBS. I REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB AT ABOUT 6500 MILES AND 92000 MILES. I REPLACED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB AT ABOUT 85000 MILES. IS THERE AN ISSUE WITH THESE ITEMS WEARING OUT PREMATURELY? I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 50 YEAR AND HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS.”
NHTSA complaint #11130595, 2018

“THE FLARES THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE FENDERS KEEP COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THEY HAVE COME OFF FOUR TIMES NOW AND POSE A SAFETY THREAT TO ME AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. I CURRENTLY HAVE THREE FLARES TAPED TO THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT THEIR COMING OFF WHILE DRIVING. IF THESE FLARES COME OFF IT IS POSSIBLE THEY COULD HIT OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY POSING A THREAT TO THEIR SAFETY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10446796, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE APPEARED TO HAVE SMALL HOLES IN IT AND WAS EXTREMELY WORN. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FAILURE MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHEEL MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10413516, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 1 fire

“I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE AND COMPLETELY BURNED UP...IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10424602, 2010 · fire

“I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4 CYLINDER THAT HAS AN ENGINE WHICH IS ACCELERATING AND SURGING DESPITE THAT IT HAS RECEIVED THE RECALL "FIX" FOR THE RECENT GAS PEDAL RECALL. EVEN AFTER THE RECALL MODIFICATION TO THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE'S TACHOMETER JUMPS (OFTEN UP TO 5000 RPM) WHILE TRAVELING AT A STEADY SPEED OR NOT ACCELERATING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN AND IS EASILY DUPLICATED. MY LOCAL DEALER SERVICE HAD THE CAR FOR OVER 3 WEEKS AND WAS WORKING CLOSELY WITH TOYOTA CORP TECHNICIANS. THEY WERE ABLE TO REPRODUCE AND OBSERVE THE PROBLEM AND ACKNOWLEDGED IT. BUT THE VEHICLE…”
NHTSA complaint #10343908, 2010

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, DURING BRAKING THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE RESPONSE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN IN AN IDLING POSITION THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE CAUSING A JERKING MOTION TO OCCUR. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS WHICH THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10331551, 2010

Forward Collision Avoidance 2

“We received this from Toyota. Customer Support Program Bulletin Date: Page: POL19-06 6/6/2019 1 of 3 REVISED 8/28/19 CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM BULLETIN (ZKC): REPAIR COVERAGE FOR BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 2008-2010 MY HIGHLANDER HYBRID VEHICLE. When we received this bulletin, we asked our Toyota Dealer Service Department (Stevenson Toyota East, Denver, CO) to address this issue multiple times when bringing in our vehicle for service in 2019 and 2020 and were told repeatedly they would not fix this issue since the ABS light was not on. Now that this b…”
NHTSA complaint #11604358, 2024

“The brake actuator assembly and brake booster pump assembly had a recall on it but my truck was not having problems then. I noticed that when I start braking, the truck speeds up. Then all the light on the dash board came on. When my vehicle started having problems I call and they told me that the recall had expired 3 months earlier for my vehicle and it was up to the owner to have it fixed. I didn't get a notice and I wasn't aware of such recall so why am I liable for the repairs. I need help with this please.”
NHTSA complaint #11422936, 2021

Fuel System 2

“UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. 3 TIMES ON 2-10-10. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10308512, 2010

“ON PENNSYLVANIA TPKE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2010 MODEL BOUGHT A MONTH AGO JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AFTER AN HOUR DRIVE, CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT IT HAS A COMPUTER PROBLEM AND THAT WAS REPLACED. THE WAS RETURNED AFTER A WEEK. ON OUR WAY BACK AGAIN AFTER APPROX. AN HOUR DRIVE THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. WE ESCAPED 2 MAJOR ACCIDENTS BY GOD'S GRACE. THE CAR IS STILL WITH ROCKLAND TOYOTA. THIS TIME THEY SAID THE FUEL PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM, THEN THEY SAID IT IS LOOSE WIRE ETC. ETC. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10305870, 2010

Hybrid Propulsion System 2

“2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *SMD AFTER THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK. FOUR DAY LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON AFTER AN EXTREMELY COLD DAY. THE CONSUMER CALLED FOR A JUMP, THINKING IT WAS THE BATTERY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAME OUT AND IT WAS DISCOVERED, THE BATTERY WAS NOT THE ISSUE, BUT MAYBE SOME OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE, AS THE VEHICLE SOUNDED AS IF IT WERE TRYING TO TURN OVER, BUT WOULDN'T.…”
NHTSA complaint #10567320, 2014

“THE INVERTER FAILED AND THE CAR STALLED ON A BUSY FREEWAY (I-5) DURING A DARK, RAINY EVENING. THE CAR COULD NOT MAKE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED PARTIALLY BLOCKING A LANE. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THE DRIVER, MY WIFE, WAS LUCKY NOT TO BE INJURED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10565942, 2014

Seats 2 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO RECEIVE A RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V743000 (SEATS), BUT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REPAIR. THE DEALER WOULD ONLY DISCONNECT THE HEATERS WITH COPPER STRAND HEATING ELEMENTS. THE CONTACT HAD EXTENSIVE BACK PAINS AND USED THE FEATURE DAILY TO PREVENT THE BACK PAINS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WITHOUT THE OPTION OF THE SEAT HEATER, SHE WOULD EXPERIENCE BACK PAINS WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.”
NHTSA complaint #10778062, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS ON, HE COULD NOT SEE OBJECTS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND VARIOUS SPEEDS IF HE HIT A DIP OR CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE VISIBILITY WOULD DROP TO LESS THAN 2 FEET IN FRONT OF HIM. HE NOTICED THE ISSUE DIFFERENCE WHENEVER HE HAD TO USE THE HEADLIGHTS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500. THE…”
NHTSA complaint #10301888, 2009

Suspension 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUSPENSION FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PROGRESSING. THE FIRST DEALER (LOMBARD TOYOTA, 725 ROOSEVELT RD, LOMBARD, IL 60148, (855) 890-2899) PROVIDED AN ALIGNMENT AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION ARM SEIZED, AND THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND DEALER (ST CHARLES TOYOTA, 2651 E MAIN ST, ST CHARLES, IL 60174, (630) 584-6655) DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR ALIGNMENT WAS SLIGHTLY OFF AND THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…”
NHTSA complaint #11073054, 2018

“BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM FOR A OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE SERVICE WE DISCOVERED A "NOISE" FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DISCOVER THAT THEY BELIEVE THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED FOR SOME REASON. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10367022, 2010

Tires 2

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER EQUIPPED WITH TOYO A20 TIRES (NA), SIZE 245/55/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RECEIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SWAYED TO THE SIDE IT WAS TURNED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AND REFERRED HIM TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAND OF THE TIRES WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAN INTO THE CORNER CURVE MORE THAN NORMAL, WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO FORCIBLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL T…”
NHTSA complaint #10372574, 2010

“THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON A 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER FAILED. IT WENT COMPLETELY FLAT OVERNIGHT. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY EVIDENCE OF A FOREIGN OBJECT LODGED IN THE TIRE. WHEN I TRIED TO ADD AIR, I COULD HEAR IT HISSING OUT. NOT CLEAR IF IT WAS A PUNCTURE, TIRE CRACK OR SOME OTHER TIRE FAILURE. I HAVE NOT YET TAKEN IT TO A DEALER, BUT PLAN TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 2,950 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE WAS A TOYO OPEN COUNTRY A-20. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10323709, 2010

Traction Control System 2

“2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE ALL WHEEL DRIVE, HOWEVER THE HYBRID SYSTEM IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD SLIDE, THE HYBRID SYSTEM SHUT DOWN THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM BECAUSE THE COMPUTER WAS TRYING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR WHICH IS A PART OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. *JB”
NHTSA complaint #10382014, 2011

“ON DECEMBER 2, 2009, I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SPORT MODEL, WITH A V-6 ENGINE AND 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THIS VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 2010 RECALL NOTICES AS BEING ONE OF THE VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE STICKING GAS PEDAL PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PRECEDING THE RECALL NOTICES, ON JANUARY 15, 2010, I EXPERIENCED A BRAKE PEDAL FADE WHILE STOPPED ON LEVEL FLAT GROUND AT A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO ENSURE THAT I DID NOT DRIFT INTO THE REAR END OF THE CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. UPON PRESSING DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE…”
NHTSA complaint #10311577, 2010

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“VISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DROPPED DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE HAZARD. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10668429, 2014

Seat Belts 1 1 crash

“ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN SOUTHBOUND LANE OF I-95 AT THE DILLON, SC EXIT ON 6/14/14. NORTHBOUND TRAILER LOST A TIRE/RIM DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE AND IT CROSSED THE MEDIUM AND IMPACTED OUR VEHICLE BLOWING THREE (3) AIRBAGS. THIS MODEL AND YEAR DID NOT INITIALLY HAVE TAKATA AIRBAGS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. IT IS UNKNOWN, TO DATE, WHETHER THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS INSTALLED BY GRIFFIN TOYOTA AT ROCKINGHAM, NC WHERE MANUFACTURED BY TAKATA AND POSE A DANGER TO OCCUPANTS IF ACTIVATED. THE TAKATA AIRBAG PROBLEM DID NOT GET PUBLIC ATTENTION UNTIL THE OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2014, TIMEFRAME. I CONTACTED GR…”
NHTSA complaint #10703045, 2014 · crash