2015 Toyota Highlander Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 37 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander, 19% of its 192 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls on file, and the median mileage at failure is 17,200 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 37
- 19% of 192
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power liftgate or rear boot lid fails to open or close and does not reliably reverse when it contacts an object.
- Front or rear doors fail to latch, unlock, or open properly, sometimes requiring force or entry through another door.
- Door lock actuators fail, disabling electric locks on the affected doors.
- Factory paint reported as severely peeling on the exterior.
- Sunroof reported shattering loudly while driving with no apparent impact.
- Bumper reportedly detached from its clips without a collision.
When 2015 Toyota Highlander body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2015, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Toyota Highlander
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Highlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?
- NHTSA shows 37 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Highlander, which is 19% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Highlander related to body or structure issues?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint category for the 2015 Highlander.
- At what mileage do these body and structure problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,200 miles.
- What kinds of body problems do owners report most on the 2015 Highlander?
- Owners describe issues with the power liftgate and doors, including failure to open or close, unreliable reversing, and lock actuator failures, plus reports of peeling paint and a sunroof that shattered.