2018 Toyota Highlander – 5TDZARFH6JS040491
Description
This 2018 Toyota Highlander (White) comes from a major insurance auction in the USA or Canada. All information on this page is linked to the vehicle’s VIN (5TDZARFH6JS040491), which helps confirm where the car was listed and what condition it was in at the time of sale.
The photos shown are real auction photos of this exact vehicle. It’s worth reviewing them closely—auction listings don’t always mention every detail, and images often reveal things like scratches, dents, missing trim, or other visible issues.
Technical details
This 2018 Toyota Highlander (White) is equipped with an engine designed to balance performance and efficiency. According to the auction listing, the vehicle had 49,817 miles at the time of sale.
Condition and reported damage
At the auction, the following damage was reported:
- Primary damage: Hail
- Secondary damage: Unknown
Insurance-auction vehicles are typically sold with some form of damage or defect, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more serious problems. To get the clearest picture, compare the reported damage with the photos.
Additional information
Each listing on our site is connected to the vehicle’s VIN, allowing you to cross-check details such as history, ownership records, and accident/insurance information (where available). This vehicle was listed through a large insurance-auction platform in the United States, which helps ensure the information is traceable.
For the most accurate assessment, review all photos and all listed specifications before making any decisions.
Technical Specifications
| VIN Number | 5TDZARFH6JS040491 |
|---|---|
| Lot ID | 36763960 |
| Sale Date | 2023-09-08 |
| Color | White |
| Odometer | 49817 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Primary Damage | Hail |
| Secondary Damage | Unknown |
VIN Breakdown for 5TDZARFH6JS040491
Every 17-character VIN encodes specific facts about where and when the vehicle was built. Here is what the VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491 reveals about this 2018 Toyota:
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 5TD — Toyota |
| Country of manufacture | United States |
| Model year code (10th digit) | J — 2018 |
| Assembly plant code (11th digit) | S |
| Vehicle descriptor section (VDS) | ZARFH |
| VIN check digit (9th) | 6 |
| Production serial number | 040491 |
About This 2018 Toyota Highlander
Recorded at the auction yard in Wichita (KS), this 2018 Toyota Highlander carries the VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491 and the details below. The listing notes 49,817 miles on the clock and a White exterior. All of the data here is anchored to the VIN, so it lines up with independent history and title checks.
Understanding the Reported Damage
Hail damage is cosmetic dimpling across the body panels and roof. Mechanically the car is usually sound; paintless dent repair is the common fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491 salvage or auction history?
This page collects the public auction record tied to VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491. It indicates the 2018 Toyota Highlander passed through a North American insurance or salvage auction, where the photos and reported damage shown here were recorded.
Where was this 2018 Toyota Highlander located?
The most recent auction listing placed this vehicle at Wichita (KS). Auction locations can change if a car is relisted.
Can I get a full history report for VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491?
Yes. Enter the VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491 into the search box at the top of the page to pull the available history, and cross-reference it with an independent provider for title and odometer records.
Are the photos of this exact car?
Yes — the images on this page are the original auction photos captured for VIN 5TDZARFH6JS040491, not stock photography.
Market analysis for this 2018 Toyota Highlander
We hold 216 comparable Toyota Highlander auction results from 2016–2020. Across those sales the average price was $11,871, ranging from $850 to $40,500.
This particular car sold for $17,850 — 50.4% above the comparable average. Prices above the comparable average typically indicate lighter damage, lower mileage, or a higher trim than the group norm.
Its recorded odometer reading of 49,817 miles compares with an average of 67,277 miles across the comparable group — roughly 17,460 miles less.
The most frequently reported primary damage among comparable Highlander listings is Front End (103 of the group).
Figures are calculated from CarFinderVIN's own record of auction results and refresh as new sales are added.