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2019 Highland Ridge Fw HighlanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Highland Ridge Fw Highlander, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-179 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Highland Ridge Fw Highlander has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Highland Ridge Fw Highlander recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Highland Ridge Fw.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Highlander year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Highlander median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Highlander owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Highland Ridge Highland RV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling the travel trailer, the axle weld and frame fractured. The contact was unable to pull the trailer. The contact stated that the road was bumpy while driving. The vehicle was towed. There was…
Complaint 11766326 · Sep 23, 2026

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