AI Damage2018 Highland Ridge FW Highlander: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Highland Ridge FW Highlander filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and tires. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 50% of all complaints
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Tires: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
not notified by westlake tires of nhtsa recall on tires installed on my RV contact with westlake has been ignored by them. All 4 tires ST235/85R16 132 127 g were recalled. should tires come apart while in transit could cause extensive property damage and/or injury/death.
The vehicle was repaired however the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed that the welding was done incorrectly. The reoccurred failure had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware and confirmed the coverage was no longer available.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Highlander has 1 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Slide Out Crack - Standard Repair Instructions
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Highland Ridge FW Highlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, tires. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Highland Ridge FW Highlander?
NHTSA lists 1 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Highland Ridge FW Highlander from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.