2013 Toyota Highlander Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,650 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving to michigan from illinois while using vehicle build in jbl navigation unit on a newly purchased 2013 Toyota Highlander limited with only 300 miles at the time, in the middle of the trip navigation unit rebooted/crashed after coming back up the programmed directions were lost, since this navigation unit has a programmed safety feature the destination cannot be re-programmed while driving, we have to exit the highway and stop to reprogram the destination again, also the same issue happened on the way back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544457, filed 2013-09, 300 miles“Starting this summer our 2013 Toyota Highlander was having a terrible odor coming from the AC. Went to dealer and was told they would clean out the AC/ evaporator box with ammonia and then put a mint spray to reduce ammonia smell. Paid $65 for this service. On way home I smell nothing but a stale odor. The next day the moldy smell was back. Didn't even have to start car. The second I opened door it hit me. I went on google and saw a number of people were having same problem with Toyota cars. Not just a Highlander!! The avalon,camry and others are having this same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761949, filed 2015-09“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the carpet was soaked with water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning drain was clogged and needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v442000 (air bags, electrical system, equipment). The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10731476, filed 2015-07, 23,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2010–2013, Tundra 2008, 2010–2013, Tacoma 2010–2013 +16 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10211828Apr 28, 2022DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that…
- 10211827Apr 28, 2022TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for…
- 10211826Apr 28, 2022CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10203532Oct 1, 2021TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
46 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology