Toyota Highlander Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 95
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 13
- Years with records
- 2001–2013
- Stored years
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 95 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Engine · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving home from work. The oil cooler hose failed leaking oil and smoking from burning on exhaust then oil pressure light came on. Dealer says recall was done already however it apparently did not fix the issue. They say they can't do anything cause it was already done once. Not sure if any engine damage was done need to have it towed to a shop. *tr
ODI 10644369
Engine And Engine Cooling
The rubber hose between the oil pump and the vvt keeps breaking. I was doing some research and found that the rubber hose has been replace with a metal one. Can you please help me? Is this something that is possibly still under warrant and can be fixed? Thank you for help in advance. *tr
ODI 10648568
Engine And Engine Cooling
After parking the car at the airport for a couple of days and upon return started the car and started hearing grinding noise from the passenger side of the engine and would not be audible at the highway or freeway driving speeds (> 40 miles). Took to the dealer to get 2 outstanding recalls (spiral cable and software update for brake pedal override) and was told that the water pump is failing. Cost could be around…
ODI 10649917
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 15 mph, the temperature gauge increased. In addition, the traction, check engine, and vhc warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic stated that coolant fluid was leaking and an engine kit needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The approximate…
ODI 10637239
Engine And Engine Cooling
The ac unit does not function properly, it is not draining, resulting in a foul moldy mildew smell due to the built up condensation. Toyota offered to change the air filter as a solution to the issue, unfortunately it did not solve the problem. Within days, the odor was still very apparent. We have been told that there is nothing more that can be done. The vehicle is a 2013, with 10k miles, and still covered under…
ODI 10650496
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lines And Fittings
My 2008 toyota highlander sport oil cooler line just gave out. During my research i found this has been a problem in the past. My car has been in the shop for over two week. According to the toyota dealer, the rubber hose is being replaced by metal. Toyota does not have an eta for the part. The dealership is number 90 on the list.. They will not provide a car. *tr
ODI 10609514
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving my care on the highway the "low engine pressure" light came on. I immediately exit the highway and went to the gas station. All the oil in my car leaked out. We put 4 quarts of oil in my car and when you turn on the car all the oil leaked out. I call for a flat bed tow truck and drop my car off to the dealer. Toyota has a recall 2gr-fev6 lsc 90k, which has this issue. The toyota dealer is saying my…
ODI 10606639
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contacts owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would leak antifreeze and the temperature gauge warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10617928