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Toyota Highlander

2013 only

276 classified complaints 3 recalls

127,572 sold in the US for 2013.

16 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2013 Toyota Highlander have 276 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 57,833 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Highlander report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 39 complaints · 3.1/10k sold

Median onset: 57,833 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 35 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 37.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 35 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 1,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 34 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 57,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 27 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 8,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 16 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 17,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 10 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 35,781 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2013 compare with other Highlander years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Toyota Highlander report for every year and full specs/safety data.