Highland Ridge FW Highlander problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Highland Ridge FW Highlander (2015–2020).

Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201520162017220182201912020
NHTSA complaints per Highland Ridge FW Highlander model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Highland Ridge FW Highlander model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Highlander10001Wheels & Tires
2019 Highlander20001Body & Structure
2018 Highlander20000Body & Structure
2017 Highlander00001—
2016 Highlander00004—
2015 Highlander00003—

Most common Highland Ridge FW Highlander problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Highland Ridge FW Highlander recalls

  • Recall 21V179000Mar 16, 20212,906 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V288000May 1, 20173,379 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V818000Nov 14, 201661 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V092000Feb 18, 20161,912 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is overloaded due to incorrect Weight Rating information on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V058000Feb 2, 2016239 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: In the event the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer can break the safety chains if the chains are not strong enough, allowing the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V834000Dec 11, 2015180 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Other Highland Ridge FW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology