2014 Toyota Highlander Structure:body Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:body ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Toyota Highlander overview page.
What owners report
“Some doors do not lock when the electric lock switch is pressed on the FOB or using the button on the door. Sometimes the doors…”NHTSA complaint 11516766 — filed 04/12/2023
“rear tailgate door non-functioning. auto door button does not work and door cannot be opened manually. serious safety issue if car in accident and side…”NHTSA complaint 11492649 — filed 11/07/2022
“The power back door is inoperative or stops during operation when the weather is cold. I moved to Oregon from Southern California in the spring…”NHTSA complaint 11424000 — filed 07/08/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure:body complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have structure:body problems?
Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Toyota Highlander: 23 of 133 complaints on file (17.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
