2009 Toyota Highlander Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Left driver's door actuator works sometimes when pressing remote control to unlock door. Left rear door works sometimes when pressing remote control to unlock door.”
NHTSA complaint #10578318, filed 2014-04, 57,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142889Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power back door does not close properly. In some cases, the power back door may reach the…
- 10132688Oct 23, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power back door does not close properly. In some cases, the power back door may reach the…
- 10132469Aug 15, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power back door does not close properly. In some cases, the power back door may reach the…
- 10131831Mar 17, 2017TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 17, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0191-17.
- 10131803Feb 28, 2017TSB: Some 2008 ? 2013 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Power Back Door does not close properly. The Back Door may get to the…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
26 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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