2010 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems
- 8
- 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.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My vehicle experienced a loss of oil pressure and massive oil loss while being driven due to the failure of the oil cooler line while driving on pa 291 in philadelphia. It had to be towed. This is apparently a common problem for the highlander and the lexus rx350.
ODI 11296830
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact powered off the engine while in traffic. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to be driven to his residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was burning oil, which caused it to stall. The vehicle was…
ODI 11195672
Engine
We were traveling on the interstate after about a [redacted] and the low oil pressure warning display was flickering on and off but never stayed on consistently. I pulled over and there was no oil in the engine, i mean it was bone dry. I'm truly surprised the car was still operating. When oil was put in, it poured, and i mean poured, right back out. We had to be towed because the car could not be driven. It was…
ODI 11155185
Engine
Stopped at a traffic light with the brake applied, the engine began to rev uncontrolled and began to move forward towards the car ahead of us, even with the brake fully applied. To stop the problem, the transmission was shifted to park and ignition turned off.
ODI 11076812
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 60 mph, a rattling noise was heard underneath the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer replaced the water pump, which was rusted and fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,973.
ODI 10965923
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
ODI 10679333
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Twice in september 2014, as i was approaching a stop light, i pressed the brakes and slowed to nearly a stop. The engine suddenly accelerated very high, and if i had not already had a foot on the brakes, i would have gone into an intersection. The engine was running so high that it was difficult to keep it from moving. I shifted into neutral, came to a complete stop, and while the transmission was in neutral, took…
ODI 10639837
Air Bags · Body · Engine
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph, a deer hit my car. Airbags did not deploy, damaged front end, minor damage to the bumper, major damage to engine compartment and windshield was cracked why did the airbag not deploy our major concern concern that will the airbag work after repairs?? *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10566585