2017 Toyota Highlander Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 7
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
On four separate occasions while driving down a major highway our highlander has totally lost engine power; pushing the accelerator would cause the engine to cough an sputter; and we had to get off of the road and kill the engine. After a few minutes the engine would restart. Only once was the dealer able to pick-up any code or reason and it was noted to have been an engine miss, and the technician said it may have…
ODI 11309568
Fuel/Propulsion System
Intermittent low speed throttle does not respond, then suddenly "catches" and rapidly accelerates almost causing accident. Happened 4 times so far. Reported to piercey toyota at each of last 2 services. Their response is technician drove car and cannot duplicate.
ODI 11209960
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
City street, two while turning from a stop and two from a stationary stop. Loss of power. Pressing on accelerator had no affect but approximately 5-10 seconds regained movement and continued on. Unsure/unknown of the safety cause. Scaring especially turning left with oncoming traffic coming at you.
ODI 11123855
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Accelerate speed over 80mpg car just shutsdown though steering still manageable or working gas pedal dont work no more have to cruise the car from 1 lane all the way to the very right lane luckily exit ramp just there and have to exit. Turn off car them restartt car works again normal. Sent to dealer keyes toyota van nuys now will be 3 weeks still no news as the guy stops calling us give me update after 1st week.…
ODI 11022544
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that there was also an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was physical evidence of a fuel leak under the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to fort's toyota of pekin located at:…
ODI 11021428
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline began gushing from front of vehicle as i was driving on highway. I stopped and called toyota roadside assistance. They called the fire department and vehicle was towed to nearest toyota dealership. I have spoken with toyota corporate and the case number involving this incident is #1702060159
ODI 10950281
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2017 toyota highlander se awd ("vehicle"). On january 26, 2017 at approximately 11:15 p.m., pacific time, i was driving the vehicle on the interstate 10 freeway near the la brea avenue exit. It was dark but clear with light to medium traffic. While i was driving around 80 mph and merging toward an inner lane, the vehicle suddenly - on its own - slowed to around 30 or 40 mph. Concomitantly, the vehicle's messaging…
ODI 10949488