TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Reliability Overview
The TOYOTA HIGHLANDER has been produced from 1997 to 2026. Over 30 model years, NHTSA has received 6,663 complaints and issued 121 recall campaigns for this model.
30
Model Years
6,663
Complaints
121
Recalls
1997–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2025 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 39
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 188
Recalls: 8
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 244
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 499
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 312
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 555
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 325
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 344
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 137
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 238
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 156
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 279
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: steering
2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 228
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: steering
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 228
Recalls: 5
★★★★☆
Top Issue: steering
2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 269
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 178
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 501
Recalls: 13
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 159
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 344
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 289
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 335
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 316
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 335
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: visibility
2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 158
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
1998 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiring
1997 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: visibility
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2024 | 39 | 6 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 188 | 8 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 244 | 4 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2021 | 499 | 3 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2020 | 312 | 4 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2019 | 555 | 3 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2018 | 325 | 5 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2017 | 344 | 4 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2016 | 137 | 3 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2015 | 238 | 2 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2014 | 156 | 5 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2013 | 279 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | steering |
| 2012 | 228 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | steering |
| 2011 | 228 | 5 | ★★★★☆ | steering |
| 2010 | 269 | 10 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2009 | 178 | 9 | N/A | engine |
| 2008 | 501 | 13 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2007 | 159 | 4 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2006 | 344 | 7 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2005 | 289 | 6 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2004 | 335 | 5 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 2003 | 316 | 2 | N/A | engine |
| 2002 | 335 | 2 | N/A | visibility |
| 2001 | 158 | 3 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemwiring |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | N/A | visibility |