2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION WITH GREEN LIGHT AND WAS STRUCK ON THE MIDDLE SIDE BY ONCOMING VEHICLE RUNNING A RED LIGHT. TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ROLLED 1.25 TIMES. TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HAD SECOND ROW SET UP IN BENCH CONFIGURATION WITH CENTER CONSOLE UNIT STOWED AS MANUAL INDICATED UNDER CENTER SEAT. CENTER CONSOLE UNIT DISLODGED DURING IMPACT AND/OR ROLL AND FLEW THROUGH REAR PASSENGER AREA, STRIKING TWO CHILDREN ON THE HEAD AND CAUSING HEAD/BRAIN INJURY (CONCUSSION AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS). *TR
AFTER DRIVING APROX 1200 MILES FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO FLORIDA NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR MATS UNDER THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE SOPPING WET. BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO ARLINGTON TOYOTA IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA ON 12/27/2012 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM LOOKED INTO. SINCE I DID NOT HAVE A "REPAIR APPOINTMENT" IT WAS NECESSARY TO RETURN ON A LATER DATE. RETURNED ON 01/23/2013 AND SUBMITTED THE CAR FOR REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS FOREIGN DEBRIS HAD ENTERED THE A/C SYSTEM AND CLOGGED THE DRAIN. THIS PROBLEM HAS REPEATED ITSELF THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL REPAIR WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF SPIDERS BLOCKING THE DRAIN TUBE. THE WET FLOORS IN THE CAR AND THE RESULTING MOLD HAS TRIGGERED AN ALLERGIC REACTION AND CAUSED A SINUS INFECTION. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM. *TR
Other 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Problem Areas
Steering
46 complaints
Electrical System
27 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
14 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Otheri Am Not Sure
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelssun Visor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint