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Toyota Highlander · 2nd gen (2008–2013)

2011 Toyota Highlander

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Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

  • Power rear hatch faults All years One source so far

    What to check: Open and close the power hatch several times from the key and the switch.

    Edmunds' 2011 page says some owners report problems with the power rear hatch.

    Sources 1

Recalls

  • 15V689000 2008–2011

    The power window master switch may be unevenly greased, letting dirt and moisture short it, overheat it and possibly start a fire.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Sources

  1. Edmunds 2011 review
  2. NHTSA recalls (2008 Highlander)
  3. NHTSA recalls (2009 Highlander)
  4. NHTSA recalls (2010 Highlander)
  5. NHTSA recalls (2011 Highlander)
  6. NHTSA recalls (2008 Highlander Hybrid)
  7. NHTSA recalls (2009 Highlander Hybrid)
  8. NHTSA recalls (2010 Highlander Hybrid)
  9. NHTSA recalls (2011 Highlander Hybrid)