2005 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
225
Recalls
1
Crashes
35
Severe
55

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

06V253000 Jul 2006

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Aug 2026

My 2025 Acura MDX (under 10,000 miles) has failed to restart after the automatic idle stop engaged at stoplights and drive-thru lines at least 7 separ...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the...

Structure
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a lift at the independent mechanic, it was discovered that...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

All at once the windows, moon roof, blinkers, reverse lights, running lights and brake lights stopped working - also the automatic headlight function...

Seats
Dec 2024

Passager seat burnt up from the heated seats

PARKING BRAKE Crash
Aug 2023

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated an...

CHILD SEAT
Sep 2021

The contact owns a Mifold Original Grab-and-Go Booster Seat, Model Number: MF01/US, Manufactured Date: May 3, 2019. The contact stated that her daught...

Seat Belts Crash
Feb 2021

Driver's seat belt locked up so I was unable to wear it, I hit a deer tried to swerve to miss it, and my car was shaking uncontrollably.

Other/I am not sure Crash
Feb 2021

I was driving home and a deer ran infront of me. I tried to put my seat belt on before but it locked, so I tried to get home to my 3yr old safely with...

Brakes
Jul 2020

MY 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER LOOKS TO BE LEAKING NEAR THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I KNOW THAT IT WAS REPLACED BY TOYOTA DEALER UNDER NHTSA C...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Toyota Highlander has 225 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 35 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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