1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2007
  4. Engine

2007 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 23, 2015 · 122,000 miles

    Engine

    On my way home, check engine light comes on, then starts blinking. Got home and find out the oils all gone and dead car. My mechanic says the oil line has a recall and that it broke letting all oil out.

    ODI 10933855

  • June 17, 2015 · 101,500 miles

    Engine

    We are the original owners of this car. We have changed the oil and oil filter as required by toyota. Never had a problem until the last few months. All of a sudden we are going through multiple quarts of oil between oil changes. We never had to add oil previously. Searching online i see this is a known problem. I also read that toyota won't fix it. Wanted to add my name to the list of complaints in the hope that…

    ODI 10761382

  • June 2, 2014 · 78,000 miles

    Engine · Suspension

    Water pump broke, suspension leaking, bearings broken, engine head bolts are stripped. *tr

    ODI 10651797

  • March 11, 2013

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    During driving, abruptly without warning - the highlander hybrid during driving, without warning, just went dead - car did not respond to driver control. The dashboard started flashing lights and the vsc check, awd check, skid light, brake lights came on. The car, and power steering stopped responding to control. Upon contacting the dealers, everyone has given us a different reason, some don't even make sense. *tr

    ODI 10502569

  • June 25, 2012 · 70,000 miles

    Engine

    My 2007 toyota higlander was diagnosed with engine sludge even though the oil has been changed at the recommended service intervals. *tr

    ODI 10465935