Does the 2005 Toyota Highlander have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota Highlander, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,991 miles.

Which Toyota Highlander year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2008 Toyota Highlander has the most suspension complaints (36), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota Highlander?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Highlander is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Toyota Highlander Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Toyota Highlander, 7% of all 224 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Highlander model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 52,991 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 7% of 224
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 52,991 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Toyota Highlander suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2005, latest Jun 20, 2015.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Jun 2015; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (7%)
20069 (3%)
200713 (11%)
200836 (9%)
200911 (8%)
20108 (4%)
20114 (2%)
20129 (5%)
20139 (4%)
201410 (7%)
20156 (3%)
201611 (10%)
201712 (4%)
201810 (4%)
201910 (2%)
20207 (2%)
202113 (3%)
20225 (2%)
20239 (5%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Highlander have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota Highlander, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,991 miles.
Which Toyota Highlander year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2008 Toyota Highlander has the most suspension complaints (36), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota Highlander?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Highlander is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.