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2005 Toyota Highlander Body & Structure Problems

3 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2005Aug 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2025

Your 2005 Toyota Highlander's rear subframe was found to be heavily rusted when the vehicle was lifted at a mechanic's shop around 150,000 miles. The mechanic determined that the rusted subframe would need to be replaced. No warning lights indicated this problem before it was discovered.

NHTSA #: 11679953
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE REAR WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS WAS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR THE VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 4/19/2006 - *NM

NHTSA #: 10154297
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2005

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED. I FIND THAT IN THE BRIGHT FLORIDA SUNSHINE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SPEEDOMETER ETC.) IS SO DEEPLY RECESSED INTO THE DASH, THEY ARE DARK AND IMPOSSIBLE TO READ -- ESPECIALLY WITH SUN GLASSES. THIS IS RATHER DISCONCERTING WHEN I CANNOT SEE/READ THE SPEEDOMETER! I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO DATE.*AK

NHTSA #: 10108379

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