2013 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Toyota Highlander — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front passenger door and driver door lock/actuator does not work. The passenger door first happened 1 to 1.5 years ago. I have not fixed it because of the outrageous cost. Now, the driver door actuator/door lock is exhibiting the same symptoms and will soon cease to work. Toyota has no warranty…”
filed Jun 24, 2020
“Front passenger side door lock actuator does not work, making lock ineffective and not workable. Toyota claims this is not a safety issue. Unsure how ineffective locks are not a safety issue, especially on a car that is not that old. *tr”
filed Jun 17, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 Highlander | 12 | 7% |
| 2022 Highlander | 16 | 7% |
| 2021 Highlander | 25 | 5% |
| 2020 Highlander | 16 | 5% |
| 2019 Highlander | 55 | 12% |
| 2018 Highlander | 24 | 9% |
| 2017 Highlander | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 Highlander | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 Highlander | 51 | 27% |
| 2014 Highlander | 35 | 26% |
| 2012 Highlander | 29 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.