2005 Toyota Highlander safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
35
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (20 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2005 Toyota Highlander vehicles were involved in 28 fatal crashes with 19 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskElectrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is… · Jun 2, 2016
- Crash riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Nov 9, 2011
- Crash riskVehicle Speed Control · Feb 24, 2011
- Crash riskService Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 21, 2010
- Crash riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE… · Jul 13, 2006