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2020 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 18 complaints for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, 5% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
18 5% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

The vehicle hesitates, stalls and has bucking leaping forward uncontrollably, on the road. The vehicle also has a very loud whining noise upon shifting the car from park to drive and back again from drive to park, at a stand still. This is a major issue with a nee car, my wife and I don't feel safe while driving in this car.

Reported at 50 miles, April 2020

Vehicle will not start without a jump after 3-5 hours. The battery stays charged less than one day, but typically starts again without a jump if driven again within a 3-5 hour period. The vehicle stays running once jumped. Dealer service department indicates a software update may be required. This has happened since purchase on june 7, 2020. Date below is the most recent date it occurred.

Reported at 60 miles, February 2021

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