1. Toyota Highlander
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  3. 2019
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2019 Toyota Highlander Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

9
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.

What owners report

  • fuel pump · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi9

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 17, 2020 · 2,300 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    When accelerating from a stop, the car abruptly lost power and it felt like the engine was going to stall out completely, but then the car started accelerating again. This happened three time today. In two cases i was needing to accelerate briskly as i was either crossing, or entering onto, a busy street with fast traffic. In two cases (in both cases i was making a right turn from a stop) the red exclamation point…

    ODI 11309669

  • January 31, 2020 · 3,900 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Pulling out of a business parking lot (somewhat of an incline) onto busy street and vehicle stalled. Bad timing for this to happen. Master caution light illuminated but not cel per wife who was driving. I think recent recall underway for fuel pump doesn't include my vin, but i am suspicious and am thinking it probably should. Vehicle started and returned home fine (10 miles) at approx 40-50mph.

    ODI 11306411

  • January 16, 2020 · 16,500 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Fuel pump stops working while driving on highway at high speeds, vehicle rides rough intermittently then shuts down. Vehicle will not start up again.

    ODI 11299706

  • December 5, 2019 · 18,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    First incident occurred in dec 2019 and then again in jan 2020. While driving engine lost power and vehicle began lurching forward and back uncontrollably. After pulling over engine shut down. Thankfully we did not cause an accident. Check engine light came on, also said reduced engine power and traction control off. First time dealer said it was bad gas. Second time they tested fuel pump and it was producing…

    ODI 11301691

  • October 20, 2019 · 22,847 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Stopped at a stop light and when it turned green pushed on the gas pedal. The entire car jerked and didn't have any power to go through the intersection. The rpm gage began jumping as the car rolled. I rolled on through the intersection, was almost hit. Had no steering ability. Lights and alarms began going off. Message board said traction control turned off. Then check engine. Then visit dealer. Then the car died…

    ODI 11269776

  • September 9, 2019 · 100 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Severe hesitation when gas is applied, especially when crossing heavy traffic and instant power/quick acceleration needed. Also noted when going around corners, after car has slowed down below 5 mph to make the corner. Gas is applied with hesitation. Noted more when car is at a complete stand still/moving at slow speed then gas applied to move forward. Car does not move/react instantly. I notice this problem on a…

    ODI 11254633

  • September 9, 2019 · 13,000 miles

    Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System

    2019 highlander xle jerks and stalls, then loses power. This occured on a newly purchased vehicle that has approximately 13k miles on it, in stop and go traffic on a sub-urban street. No check engine light or other alert came on, providing no indication to the driver of the issue. Was able to restart the vehicle and drive it to the dealership. They said it was a fuel pressure issue, and are replacing the fuel pump -…

    ODI 11254630

  • July 19, 2019 · 5,100 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    2019 highlander xle loses power, unable to accelerate, & jerks and stalls in traffic.bought at 200 miles, certified preowned. It is a nightmare vehicle. Accelerator has been touchy and jumpy at times, intermittently at slow speeds. First time it stalled it started to lose power put -put and chug like jerking and all dash and electrical on dash went out, unable to accelerate, then stalled out in road, unable to steer…

    ODI 11242822

  • February 1, 2019 · 500 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Severe hesitation when gas is applied, especially when crossing heavy traffic and instant power/quick acceleration needed. Also noted when going around corners, after car has slowed down below 5 mph to make the corner. Gas is applied with hesitation. Noted more when car is at a complete stand still/moving at slow speed then gas applied to move forward. Car does not move/react instantly.

    ODI 11193549