Toyota Highlander Problems

Major Problems with Toyota Highlander - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Toyota Highlander model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2008, for instance, is the worst year for the Highlander. Older Highlander vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Toyota Highlander problems by years

2019 36 2018 52 2017 82 2016 67 2015 120 2014 95 2013 160 2012 136 2011 151 2010 174 2009 104 2008 323 2007 96 2006 214 2005 214 2004 280 2003 255 2002 300 2001 136

Worst Toyota Highlander Problems

AIR BAGS
2004 Toyota Highlander December 29, 2014 Victims: 48 Mileage: 163000 miles

Car in motion @45 miles an hour at 8am 12/29/14. driver lost consciousness due to medical event, which resulted in auto running off road after hitting curb and sidewalk, then hitting a roadside fence at an estimated 45 mph. the car then rolled and landed on roof. driver was seat-belted. none of the airbags deployed during the collision. driver suffered trauma to head and other injuries. car was rated by insurer as completely totaled.

AIR BAGS
2017 Toyota Highlander July 4, 2018 Victims: 6 Mileage: 30000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. while the contact was seated in the front passenger seat, the driver fell asleep behind the wheel. upon waking up, the driver attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a light pole and the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained injuries to the stomach, head, and neck. the contact sustained foot, chest, tongue, and neck injuries. the four rear passengers sustained injuries to the neck, head, lips, feet, and arms. medical attention was required. a police report was ...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2004 Toyota Highlander September 2, 2006 Victims: 5 Mileage: 28000 miles

2004 toyota highlander acceleration incident, crossed median, was hit broadside and two occupants killed; my son and his wife. written letter of witness of accident is available. updated 04/22/10 *bf updated ivoq 05/13/120 *tr updated 9/28/11*cw

What is the most common problem with Toyota Highlander?

Overall the worst problem with Toyota Highlander relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Highlander years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 337 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 320 STEERING 253 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 235 ENGINE 232 VISIBILITY 197 SERVICE BRAKES 178 VISIBILITY/WIPER 168 AIR BAGS 159 BODY 134 POWER TRAIN 122 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 95 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 88 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 80 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 74 TIRES 67 ENGINE 52 STRUCTURE 49 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 46 SEAT BELTS 39 WHEELS 39 SUSPENSION 38 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 31 SEATS 31 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 31 TREAD/BELT 27 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 22 EQUIPMENT 21 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 19 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 16 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 16 AIR CONDITIONER 15 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14 FRONTAL 14 HEADLIGHTS 13 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 13 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 12 MASTER CYLINDER 11 COOLING SYSTEM 11 WINDSHIELD 10 DOOR 10 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 10 SIDEWALL 10 EXHAUST SYSTEM 9 COLUMN 8 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 8 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 8 LATCH 7 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 7 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 7 CHILD SEAT 6 ELECTRICAL 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6 GASOLINE 5 TANK ASSEMBLY 5 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 5 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 5 FRONT 4 DRIVELINE 4 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 4 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 4 REAR 4 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 MECHANICAL 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 TAILGATE 3 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 3 SHAFT SECTOR 3 VALVE 3 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 3 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 3 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 INVERTER 3 BUMPERS 2 WIRING 2 DELIVERY 2 ROTOR 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 REAR/OTHER 2 PADS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 RACK 2 MOTOR 2 POWER ASSIST 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 HOOD 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 HORN 2 RIM 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 2 DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE 2 FUEL PUMP 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 DISC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HEATER CORE 1 FRONT 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 IGNITION 1 MODULE 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 INTERIOR 1 SWITCH 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 RACK AND PINION 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 LINKAGES 1 VACUUM 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 EXTERIOR 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 LATCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 CONNECTING 1 SOLENOID 1 ANTILOCK 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 PINION SHAFT 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1 SOFTWARE 1 AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 33 2018 48 2017 59 2016 33 2015 58 2014 30 2013 64 2012 28 2011 32 2010 43 2009 29 2008 60 2007 21 2006 38 2005 45 2004 85 2003 35 2002 37 2001 36
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