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Toyota Highlander: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows106
model years2008–2024 (16)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
toyota.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2008

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2024highlander-2024-brake-lurchRegenerative-to-hydraulic brake transition lurchSERVICE BRAKES82024-06 → 2026-04392026-08-01
2024highlander-2024-fuel-odorFuel odor from fuel/propulsion systemFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52024-08 → 2026-04392026-08-01
2024highlander-2024-sunroof-shatterSunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER22024-03 → 2024-07392026-08-01
2024highlander-2024-electrical-display-warningsElectrical system warning light and display malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-10 → 2026-03392026-08-01
2024highlander-2024-seat-latch-failureSeat, seatbelt, and liftgate latch failuresLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES52024-05 → 2026-06392026-08-01
2024highlander-2024-ua80-transmission-shockUA80 transmission shift shock and failurePOWER TRAIN32024-10 → 2026-05392026-08-01
2023highlander-2023-engine-acceleration-hesitationEngine hesitation and surging on accelerationENGINE322023-07-12 → 2024-09-121722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-front-bumper-detachmentFront lower bumper cover detachment — recall 23V720STRUCTURE222023-11-28 → 2024-09-031722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-hybrid-regen-brake-transitionHybrid regenerative-to-hydraulic brake transition lossSERVICE BRAKES142023-07-18 → 2026-08-051722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-second-row-seat-recall-26v128Second-row seat back latch recall 26V128 — remedy delaySEATS132026-03-31 → 2026-08-071722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-instrument-panel-blank-recall-25v595Instrument panel blank display — recall 25V595ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62025-09-17 → 2026-05-011722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-drivetrain-transmission-whineTransmission whine and failure at low mileagePOWER TRAIN62026-05-14 → 2026-08-101722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-driveconnect-popup-distractionDrive Connect subscription pop-up blocking displayUNKNOWN OR OTHER62024-09-25 → 2026-03-061722026-08-20
2023highlander-2023-power-liftgate-failurePower liftgate failure to open or closeLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72024-03-07 → 2026-03-091722026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-transmission-whine-failureTransmission whine and failure (UA80 8-speed)POWER TRAIN412025-02 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-brake-surge-forwardBrake pedal surge or lurch forward while stoppingSERVICE BRAKES192023-05 → 2026-022302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-liftgate-strut-failureRear liftgate power strut failureSTRUCTURE102025-03 → 2026-052302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-seat-recliner-recallSecond-row seat recliner recall repair unavailableSEATS52026-06 → 2026-082302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-front-bumper-detachmentFront lower bumper cover detachment (Recall 23V720000)STRUCTURE252023-01 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-adas-startup-malfunctionSRS, ADAS, and headlight malfunction warnings at startupAIR BAGS, LANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE122025-11 → 2026-052302026-08-20
2022highlander-2022-airbag-non-deploymentAirbags fail to deploy in frontal collisionAIR BAGS62023-06 → 2026-072302026-08-20
2021highlander-2021-transmission-whineTransmission whine and failure (UA80F 8-speed)POWER TRAIN1342025-04 → 2026-064442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-power-liftgate-failurePower liftgate failure to open or closeSTRUCTURE102025-04 → 2026-044442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-regen-brake-lurchBrake lurch during regenerative braking transitionSERVICE BRAKES92025-06 → 2026-054442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-airbag-recall-remedy-delayPassenger airbag recall remedy delay and non-deploymentAIR BAGS92025-04 → 2025-124442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-rear-ac-line-leakRear A/C refrigerant line corrosion and leaksUNKNOWN OR OTHER42025-06 → 2025-074442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-fuel-pump-stallFuel pump failure with engine stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32026-03 → 2026-044442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-roof-rail-water-leakRoof rail seal water leaks into pillarsSTRUCTURE32025-05 → 2025-114442026-06-13
2021highlander-2021-front-bumper-detachmentFront bumper detachment (recall 23V720000)STRUCTURE32025-07 → 2025-094442026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-transmission-whine-failureTransmission whine and failure (UA80 8-speed)POWER TRAIN1122023-11 → 2026-052842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-ocs-airbag-recall-delayOCS airbag sensor recall remedy delays (23V865)AIR BAGS272024-01 → 2026-022842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-bumper-cover-detachmentFront lower bumper cover detachment (recall 23V720)STRUCTURE122024-02 → 2025-122842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-brake-surge-low-speedMomentary brake loss and surge at low speedSERVICE BRAKES102023-10 → 2026-052842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER72024-02 → 2026-042842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-liftgate-close-failurePower liftgate failure to closeUNKNOWN OR OTHER42025-06 → 2025-122842026-06-13
2020highlander-2020-rear-ac-line-leakRear air conditioning line refrigerant leaksUNKNOWN OR OTHER32024-06 → 2025-052842026-06-13
2019highlander-2019-ua80-transmission-failureUA80 8-speed transmission whine and failurePOWER TRAIN1542025-01 → 2026-07 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints)4662026-07-26
2019highlander-2019-startup-speaker-feedbackSpeaker feedback noise at vehicle startupELECTRICAL SYSTEM82025-02 → 2026-03 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints)4662026-07-26
2019highlander-2019-rear-ac-line-corrosionRear A/C line corrosion and refrigerant leakUNKNOWN OR OTHER22025-08 → 2026-06 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints)4662026-07-26
2019highlander-2019-fuel-system-stallingFuel system faults with engine stallingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72025-04 → 2026-05 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints)4662026-07-26
2019highlander-2019-electrical-power-lossElectrical power loss while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM52025-11 → 2026-06 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints)4662026-07-26
2018highlander-2018-ua80-transmission-failureUA80 8-speed transmission whine and failurePOWER TRAIN562020-09 → 2026-072592026-08-20
2018highlander-2018-brake-booster-vacuum-pumpBrake booster vacuum pump failure, Braking Power LowSERVICE BRAKES332020-08 → 2025-012592026-08-20
2018highlander-2018-sunroof-glass-shatteringSunroof glass spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY52020-07 → 2026-022592026-08-20
2018highlander-2018-fuel-pump-recall-stallLow-pressure fuel pump stall under recall 20V012000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE282020-03 → 2025-082592026-08-20
2018highlander-2018-airbag-non-deploymentAirbags failed to deploy in crashAIR BAGS102020-02 → 2026-042592026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-transmission-failureUA80 transmission failure and whining noisePOWER TRAIN492020-01 → 2026-072622026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-sunroof-shatterSpontaneous sunroof shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER42019-08 → 2026-032622026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-engine-oil-coolant-leakTiming chain cover and water pump leaksENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82021-10 → 2026-042622026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-fuel-pump-stallFuel pump failure causing stall or no-startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM272020-09 → 2026-072622026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-braking-power-lowBraking Power Low warning with no-start conditionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES322020-01 → 2026-032622026-08-20
2017highlander-2017-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment or malfunction warningAIR BAGS62019-06 → 2026-042622026-08-20
2016highlander-2016-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof and rear window spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER102017-07 → 2022-111092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-brake-pedal-failureBrake pedal failure to stop the vehicleSERVICE BRAKES172017-01 → 2024-121092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-tire-sidewall-failureTire sidewall separation and premature tread wearTIRES82017-12 → 2025-111092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-false-collision-brakingFalse forward-collision warning and automatic brakingFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42017-06 → 2025-051092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-eps-steering-failureElectric power steering failure and steering lock-upSTEERING52018-11 → 2026-021092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-airbag-nondeploymentAir bags failing to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS32016-10 → 2025-101092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-engine-stallEngine stalling or shutting off while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE52016-04 → 2023-031092026-08-26
2016highlander-2016-taillight-water-intrusionTaillight housing water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING42018-03 → 2022-071092026-08-26
2015highlander-2015-door-lock-actuator-failureDoor lock actuator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM152016-06 → 2026-051862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-infotainment-freeze-rebootInfotainment system freeze and rebootELECTRICAL SYSTEM142016-04 → 2021-021862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER102015-08 → 2026-031862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-taillamp-water-intrusionTail lamp housing water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING82018-06 → 2023-051862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-eps-steering-lossElectric power steering assist lossSTEERING182015-05 → 2026-061862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-power-liftgate-failurePower liftgate failure to open or closeSTRUCTURE102015-02 → 2024-121862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-unintended-accelerationUnintended vehicle accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL82016-02 → 2025-071862026-07-20
2015highlander-2015-cabin-fireElectrical fire in cabin or engine compartmentELECTRICAL SYSTEM62015-08 → 2024-071862026-07-20
2014highlander-2014-power-liftgate-failurePower liftgate fails to open or closeSTRUCTURE362014-10 → 2023-121352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-door-lock-actuator-failurePower door lock actuator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM132018-05 → 2026-081352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-sunroof-glass-detachmentSunroof glass detachment or shatteringVISIBILITY82016-10 → 2026-011352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-water-intrusion-moldWater intrusion and mold from roof drainUNKNOWN OR OTHER92015-02 → 2025-011352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-transmission-slip-hesitationTransmission slip and hesitation during accelerationPOWER TRAIN72015-01 → 2020-061352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-infotainment-freeze-rebootInfotainment system freeze and rebootELECTRICAL SYSTEM132014-08 → 2023-011352026-09-07
2014highlander-2014-steering-lock-eps-failureSteering lock with electrical system shutdownSTEERING42014-09 → 2022-111352026-09-07
2013intermediate-steering-shaft-noiseSteering column and intermediate shaft noise or loosenessSTEERING362016-02 → 2024-082112026-09-10
2013door-lock-actuator-failuresDoor lock actuator and liftgate motor failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM182015-08 → 2026-052112026-09-10
2013abs-module-brake-warning-lightsABS module faults and brake warning lightsSERVICE BRAKES92013-11 → 2024-102112026-09-10
2013seat-frame-and-lock-failuresSeat frame and locking mechanism failuresSEATS62014-06 → 2021-042112026-09-10
2013unintended-acceleration-hesitationUnintended acceleration and hesitation while drivingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL272013-11 → 2020-122112026-09-10
2013excessive-engine-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE42016-05 → 2024-012112026-09-10
2013airbag-nondeployment-and-warningsAirbag non-deployment and unexpected deploymentAIR BAGS162014-02 → 2025-062112026-09-10
2012highlander-2012-steering-shaft-noiseIntermediate steering shaft clunking or popping noiseSTEERING432013-06 → 2021-061912026-09-09
2012highlander-2012-door-lock-actuatorPower door lock actuator failure preventing lockingELECTRICAL SYSTEM152015-01 → 2020-101912026-09-09
2012highlander-2012-power-liftgate-failurePower liftgate fails to close, latch, or stay attachedSTRUCTURE82014-06 → 2018-021912026-09-09
2012highlander-2012-sun-visor-failureSun visor detaching or failing to stay in positionVISIBILITY/WIPER62013-11 → 2017-031912026-09-09
2012highlander-2012-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration at low speed or while parkingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72012-02 → 2022-051912026-09-09
2012highlander-2012-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumptionENGINE62018-11 → 2023-081912026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-oil-cooler-pipe-leakEngine oil cooler pipe/hose leak leading to oil lossENGINE142015-01 → 2025-111862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-steering-shaft-clunkIntermediate steering shaft clunking noise when turningSTEERING232015-05 → 2022-121862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-sun-visor-failureDriver's side sun visor fails to stay in positionVISIBILITY/WIPER292012-12 → 2022-091862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-liftgate-arm-failurePower liftgate arm and hinge failureSTRUCTURE192012-07 → 2017-041862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-brake-malfunctionBrake system malfunction and ABS actuator failureSERVICE BRAKES122011-04 → 2022-031862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL112011-02 → 2019-021862026-09-09
2011highlander-2011-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags fail to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS52019-06 → 2024-101862026-09-09
2010highlander-2010-door-ajar-sensorRear hatch ajar sensor false alarmELECTRICAL SYSTEM362013-06 → 2020-082382026-09-08
2010highlander-2010-visor-dropDriver-side sun visor dropVISIBILITY/WIPER282012-06 → 2015-032382026-09-08
2010highlander-2010-steering-shaft-clunkIntermediate steering shaft clunk noiseSTEERING182013-12 → 2023-012382026-09-08
2010highlander-2010-brake-actuator-absBrake actuator and accumulator ABS failureSERVICE BRAKES232014-06 → 2024-072382026-09-08
2010highlander-2010-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during brakingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL82014-05 → 2026-032382026-09-08
2010highlander-2010-airbag-nondeployFront airbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS82013-11 → 2022-012382026-09-08
2008highlander-2008-brake-actuator-booster-failureBrake actuator and booster pump ABS malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES562015-07 → 2025-094032026-09-20
2008highlander-2008-steering-shaft-clunkIntermediate steering shaft clunking and detachmentSTEERING252014-12 → 2020-094032026-09-20
2008highlander-2008-oil-cooler-line-ruptureEngine oil cooler line rupture and oil lossENGINE252014-10 → 2021-114032026-09-20
2008highlander-2008-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment and SRS warning lightAIR BAGS222014-09 → 2024-014032026-09-20
2008highlander-2008-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and throttle hesitationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72014-12 → 2022-084032026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Toyota Highlander [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/toyota/highlander
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_toyota_highlander_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Toyota Highlander},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/toyota/highlander}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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