AI Damage2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and powertrain. 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 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There was a fire within the axle three years prior. Lippert Industries, the manufacturer, was contacted by phone. The insurance company inspected the trailer and determined there was a manufacturer defect. An appointment was scheduled but it was uncertain that the RV was repairable.
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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, powertrain. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 models
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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.