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.
| rows | 165 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2001–2024 (24) |
| data through | 2026-10-12 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
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Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | highlander-2024-brake-lurch | Regenerative-to-hydraulic brake transition lurch | SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2024-06 → 2026-04 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | highlander-2024-fuel-odor | Fuel odor from fuel/propulsion system | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2024-08 → 2026-04 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | highlander-2024-sunroof-shatter | Sunroof glass shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2024-03 → 2024-07 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | highlander-2024-electrical-display-warnings | Electrical system warning light and display malfunctions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-10 → 2026-03 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | highlander-2024-seat-latch-failure | Seat, seatbelt, and liftgate latch failures | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 2024-05 → 2026-06 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2024 | highlander-2024-ua80-transmission-shock | UA80 transmission shift shock and failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2024-10 → 2026-05 | 39 | 2026-08-01 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-engine-acceleration-hesitation | Engine hesitation and surging on acceleration | ENGINE | 32 | 2023-07-12 → 2024-09-12 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-front-bumper-detachment | Front lower bumper cover detachment — recall 23V720 | STRUCTURE | 22 | 2023-11-28 → 2024-09-03 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-hybrid-regen-brake-transition | Hybrid regenerative-to-hydraulic brake transition loss | SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2023-07-18 → 2026-08-05 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-second-row-seat-recall-26v128 | Second-row seat back latch recall 26V128 — remedy delay | SEATS | 13 | 2026-03-31 → 2026-08-07 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-instrument-panel-blank-recall-25v595 | Instrument panel blank display — recall 25V595 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2025-09-17 → 2026-05-01 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-drivetrain-transmission-whine | Transmission whine and failure at low mileage | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2026-05-14 → 2026-08-10 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-driveconnect-popup-distraction | Drive Connect subscription pop-up blocking display | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 2024-09-25 → 2026-03-06 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | highlander-2023-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate failure to open or close | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2024-03-07 → 2026-03-09 | 172 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-transmission-whine-failure | Transmission whine and failure (UA80 8-speed) | POWER TRAIN | 41 | 2025-02 → 2026-07 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-brake-surge-forward | Brake pedal surge or lurch forward while stopping | SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 2023-05 → 2026-02 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-liftgate-strut-failure | Rear liftgate power strut failure | STRUCTURE | 10 | 2025-03 → 2026-05 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-seat-recliner-recall | Second-row seat recliner recall repair unavailable | SEATS | 5 | 2026-06 → 2026-08 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-front-bumper-detachment | Front lower bumper cover detachment (Recall 23V720000) | STRUCTURE | 25 | 2023-01 → 2026-07 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-adas-startup-malfunction | SRS, ADAS, and headlight malfunction warnings at startup | AIR BAGS, LANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 12 | 2025-11 → 2026-05 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | highlander-2022-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags fail to deploy in frontal collision | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2023-06 → 2026-07 | 230 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-transmission-whine | Transmission whine and failure (UA80F 8-speed) | POWER TRAIN | 134 | 2025-04 → 2026-06 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate failure to open or close | STRUCTURE | 10 | 2025-04 → 2026-04 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-regen-brake-lurch | Brake lurch during regenerative braking transition | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2025-06 → 2026-05 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-airbag-recall-remedy-delay | Passenger airbag recall remedy delay and non-deployment | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2025-04 → 2025-12 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-rear-ac-line-leak | Rear A/C refrigerant line corrosion and leaks | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2025-06 → 2025-07 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump failure with engine stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2026-03 → 2026-04 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-roof-rail-water-leak | Roof rail seal water leaks into pillars | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2025-05 → 2025-11 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2021 | highlander-2021-front-bumper-detachment | Front bumper detachment (recall 23V720000) | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2025-07 → 2025-09 | 444 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-transmission-whine-failure | Transmission whine and failure (UA80 8-speed) | POWER TRAIN | 112 | 2023-11 → 2026-05 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-ocs-airbag-recall-delay | OCS airbag sensor recall remedy delays (23V865) | AIR BAGS | 27 | 2024-01 → 2026-02 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-bumper-cover-detachment | Front lower bumper cover detachment (recall 23V720) | STRUCTURE | 12 | 2024-02 → 2025-12 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-brake-surge-low-speed | Momentary brake loss and surge at low speed | SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 2023-10 → 2026-05 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 2024-02 → 2026-04 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-liftgate-close-failure | Power liftgate failure to close | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2025-06 → 2025-12 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2020 | highlander-2020-rear-ac-line-leak | Rear air conditioning line refrigerant leaks | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2024-06 → 2025-05 | 284 | 2026-06-13 |
| 2019 | highlander-2019-ua80-transmission-failure | UA80 8-speed transmission whine and failure | POWER TRAIN | 154 | 2025-01 → 2026-07 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints) | 466 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2019 | highlander-2019-startup-speaker-feedback | Speaker feedback noise at vehicle startup | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2025-02 → 2026-03 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints) | 466 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2019 | highlander-2019-rear-ac-line-corrosion | Rear A/C line corrosion and refrigerant leak | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2025-08 → 2026-06 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints) | 466 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2019 | highlander-2019-fuel-system-stalling | Fuel system faults with engine stalling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 2025-04 → 2026-05 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints) | 466 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2019 | highlander-2019-electrical-power-loss | Electrical power loss while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2025-11 → 2026-06 (from 200 most-recent of 466 complaints) | 466 | 2026-07-26 |
| 2018 | highlander-2018-ua80-transmission-failure | UA80 8-speed transmission whine and failure | POWER TRAIN | 56 | 2020-09 → 2026-07 | 259 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2018 | highlander-2018-brake-booster-vacuum-pump | Brake booster vacuum pump failure, Braking Power Low | SERVICE BRAKES | 33 | 2020-08 → 2025-01 | 259 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2018 | highlander-2018-sunroof-glass-shattering | Sunroof glass spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY | 5 | 2020-07 → 2026-02 | 259 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2018 | highlander-2018-fuel-pump-recall-stall | Low-pressure fuel pump stall under recall 20V012000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 28 | 2020-03 → 2025-08 | 259 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2018 | highlander-2018-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags failed to deploy in crash | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2020-02 → 2026-04 | 259 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-transmission-failure | UA80 transmission failure and whining noise | POWER TRAIN | 49 | 2020-01 → 2026-07 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-sunroof-shatter | Spontaneous sunroof shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2019-08 → 2026-03 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-engine-oil-coolant-leak | Timing chain cover and water pump leaks | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 2021-10 → 2026-04 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump failure causing stall or no-start | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | 2020-09 → 2026-07 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-braking-power-low | Braking Power Low warning with no-start condition | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES | 32 | 2020-01 → 2026-03 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2017 | highlander-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment or malfunction warning | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2019-06 → 2026-04 | 262 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof and rear window spontaneous shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 2017-07 → 2022-11 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal failure to stop the vehicle | SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 2017-01 → 2024-12 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-tire-sidewall-failure | Tire sidewall separation and premature tread wear | TIRES | 8 | 2017-12 → 2025-11 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-false-collision-braking | False forward-collision warning and automatic braking | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2017-06 → 2025-05 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-eps-steering-failure | Electric power steering failure and steering lock-up | STEERING | 5 | 2018-11 → 2026-02 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-airbag-nondeployment | Air bags failing to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2016-10 → 2025-10 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-engine-stall | Engine stalling or shutting off while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 5 | 2016-04 → 2023-03 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | highlander-2016-taillight-water-intrusion | Taillight housing water intrusion | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2018-03 → 2022-07 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-door-lock-actuator-failure | Door lock actuator failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 2016-06 → 2026-05 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-infotainment-freeze-reboot | Infotainment system freeze and reboot | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 2016-04 → 2021-02 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 2015-08 → 2026-03 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-taillamp-water-intrusion | Tail lamp housing water intrusion | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 2018-06 → 2023-05 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-eps-steering-loss | Electric power steering assist loss | STEERING | 18 | 2015-05 → 2026-06 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate failure to open or close | STRUCTURE | 10 | 2015-02 → 2024-12 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-unintended-acceleration | Unintended vehicle acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 2016-02 → 2025-07 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | highlander-2015-cabin-fire | Electrical fire in cabin or engine compartment | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2015-08 → 2024-07 | 186 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate fails to open or close | STRUCTURE | 36 | 2014-10 → 2023-12 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-door-lock-actuator-failure | Power door lock actuator failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 2018-05 → 2026-08 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-sunroof-glass-detachment | Sunroof glass detachment or shattering | VISIBILITY | 8 | 2016-10 → 2026-01 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-water-intrusion-mold | Water intrusion and mold from roof drain | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2015-02 → 2025-01 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-transmission-slip-hesitation | Transmission slip and hesitation during acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2015-01 → 2020-06 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-infotainment-freeze-reboot | Infotainment system freeze and reboot | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 2014-08 → 2023-01 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | highlander-2014-steering-lock-eps-failure | Steering lock with electrical system shutdown | STEERING | 4 | 2014-09 → 2022-11 | 135 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | intermediate-steering-shaft-noise | Steering column and intermediate shaft noise or looseness | STEERING | 36 | 2016-02 → 2024-08 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | door-lock-actuator-failures | Door lock actuator and liftgate motor failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 2015-08 → 2026-05 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | abs-module-brake-warning-lights | ABS module faults and brake warning lights | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2013-11 → 2024-10 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | seat-frame-and-lock-failures | Seat frame and locking mechanism failures | SEATS | 6 | 2014-06 → 2021-04 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | unintended-acceleration-hesitation | Unintended acceleration and hesitation while driving | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 2013-11 → 2020-12 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | excessive-engine-oil-consumption | Excessive engine oil consumption | ENGINE | 4 | 2016-05 → 2024-01 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | airbag-nondeployment-and-warnings | Airbag non-deployment and unexpected deployment | AIR BAGS | 16 | 2014-02 → 2025-06 | 211 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-steering-shaft-noise | Intermediate steering shaft clunking or popping noise | STEERING | 43 | 2013-06 → 2021-06 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-door-lock-actuator | Power door lock actuator failure preventing locking | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 2015-01 → 2020-10 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate fails to close, latch, or stay attached | STRUCTURE | 8 | 2014-06 → 2018-02 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-sun-visor-failure | Sun visor detaching or failing to stay in position | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | 2013-11 → 2017-03 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-unintended-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration at low speed or while parking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2012-02 → 2022-05 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | highlander-2012-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption | ENGINE | 6 | 2018-11 → 2023-08 | 191 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-oil-cooler-pipe-leak | Engine oil cooler pipe/hose leak leading to oil loss | ENGINE | 14 | 2015-01 → 2025-11 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-steering-shaft-clunk | Intermediate steering shaft clunking noise when turning | STEERING | 23 | 2015-05 → 2022-12 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-sun-visor-failure | Driver's side sun visor fails to stay in position | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 29 | 2012-12 → 2022-09 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-liftgate-arm-failure | Power liftgate arm and hinge failure | STRUCTURE | 19 | 2012-07 → 2017-04 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-brake-malfunction | Brake system malfunction and ABS actuator failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 2011-04 → 2022-03 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-unintended-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 2011-02 → 2019-02 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | highlander-2011-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags fail to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2019-06 → 2024-10 | 186 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-door-ajar-sensor | Rear hatch ajar sensor false alarm | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | 2013-06 → 2020-08 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-visor-drop | Driver-side sun visor drop | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 28 | 2012-06 → 2015-03 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-steering-shaft-clunk | Intermediate steering shaft clunk noise | STEERING | 18 | 2013-12 → 2023-01 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-brake-actuator-abs | Brake actuator and accumulator ABS failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 2014-06 → 2024-07 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during braking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 2014-05 → 2026-03 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | highlander-2010-airbag-nondeploy | Front airbag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2013-11 → 2022-01 | 238 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-abs-actuator-failure | ABS actuator and brake pump failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 2010-02 → 2025-07 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-power-liftgate-failure | Power liftgate motor and hinge failure | STRUCTURE | 13 | 2012-11 → 2019-06 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-door-lock-actuator-failure | Power door lock actuator failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2010-08 → 2018-10 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-tire-wear-separation | Tire tread wear and separation | TIRES | 6 | 2009-03 → 2024-02 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-oil-cooler-leak | Engine oil cooler pipe leak | ENGINE | 14 | 2013-03 → 2020-07 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-steering-failure | Electric power steering failure | STEERING | 10 | 2013-09 → 2020-04 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and stuck accelerator pedal | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 2009-11 → 2019-08 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | highlander-2009-sun-visor-drop | Driver sun visor drop failure | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2014-01 → 2017-11 | 134 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2008 | highlander-2008-brake-actuator-booster-failure | Brake actuator and booster pump ABS malfunction | SERVICE BRAKES | 56 | 2015-07 → 2025-09 | 403 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2008 | highlander-2008-steering-shaft-clunk | Intermediate steering shaft clunking and detachment | STEERING | 25 | 2014-12 → 2020-09 | 403 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2008 | highlander-2008-oil-cooler-line-rupture | Engine oil cooler line rupture and oil loss | ENGINE | 25 | 2014-10 → 2021-11 | 403 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2008 | highlander-2008-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment and SRS warning light | AIR BAGS | 22 | 2014-09 → 2024-01 | 403 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2008 | highlander-2008-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and throttle hesitation | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2014-12 → 2022-08 | 403 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-abs-brake-actuator-failure | ABS brake actuator failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 36 | 2009-08 → 2025-07 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-sun-visor-drop | Sun visor fails to stay in stored position | VISIBILITY | 12 | 2010-04 → 2016-04 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-tire-sidewall-failure | Tire sidewall separation and premature wear | TIRES | 12 | 2007-10 → 2023-03 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-transmission-hesitation | Transmission hesitation and unintended surge | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2006-12 → 2013-04 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-frame-suspension-rust | Frame and suspension corrosion | SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE | 3 | 2019-01 → 2020-12 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-engine-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption and oil line failure | ENGINE | 4 | 2012-07 → 2022-12 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration in parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2007-09 → 2013-01 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2007 | highlander-2007-hybrid-electrical-stall | Hybrid electrical system stall or no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 2006-12 → 2021-06 | 123 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-brake-actuator-failure | ABS brake actuator failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 80 | 2010-05 → 2026-09 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-sun-visor-drop | Driver-side sun visor drooping | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 17 | 2010-08 → 2025-01 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-power-window-failure | Power window sticks or fails to operate | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2012-02 → 2021-07 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-hybrid-inverter-stall | Hybrid inverter failure causing stall | ENGINE | 20 | 2010-06 → 2021-11 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss | STEERING | 6 | 2014-05 → 2021-09 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in crash | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2012-10 → 2021-10 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2006 | highlander-2006-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2010-10 → 2018-06 | 277 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-transmission-hesitation | Transmission shift hesitation and fluid leaks | POWER TRAIN | 35 | 2006-05 → 2016-12 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-brake-corrosion-failure | Master cylinder and rear brake corrosion failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | 2007-03 → 2020-12 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-steering-shaft-clunk | Steering intermediate shaft clunk and knock | STEERING | 16 | 2006-03 → 2016-02 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-sun-visor-falls | Driver's side sun visor drop | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | 2009-10 → 2016-02 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-hvac-control-failure | HVAC control ribbon cable failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2008-01 → 2015-05 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and stuck accelerator pedal | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 31 | 2006-06 → 2015-06 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2005 | highlander-2005-headlight-lens-melting | Headlight lens discoloration and melting | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 2007-08 → 2015-10 | 225 | 2026-09-21 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-steering-shaft-noise | Steering intermediate shaft looseness and clunking | STEERING | 17 | 2006-12 → 2016-07 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-driver-sun-visor-drop | Driver-side sun visor dropping from stowed position | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 2010-04 → 2014-08 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-hvac-temperature-switching | HVAC temperature control switching between hot and cold | EQUIPMENT | 14 | 2009-01 → 2015-12 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-vsc-unrequested-braking | Stability control activation with unrequested braking | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | 2007-11 → 2016-04 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-head-bolt-coolant-loss | Stripped cylinder head bolts with coolant loss | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | 2009-12 → 2026-05 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-headlamp-lens-melting | Melted headlamp and fog lamp lenses | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 2007-12 → 2014-07 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | highlander-2004-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 2010-02 → 2018-11 | 286 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-head-bolt-stripping | Cylinder head bolt stripping and coolant leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 70 | 2009-04 → 2019-10 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-sun-visor-droop | Driver-side sun visor drooping while driving | VISIBILITY | 19 | 2009-05 → 2013-06 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-seat-belt-fraying | Driver seat belt webbing fraying | SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2008-05 → 2017-10 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-rear-brake-light-failure | Rear brake light failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 2010-06 → 2014-11 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and stuck throttle | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 26 | 2009-11 → 2018-10 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2003 | highlander-2003-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags failed to deploy in crash | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2016-12 → 2019-10 | 270 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-sun-visor-falls | Driver and passenger sun visors falling while driving | VISIBILITY | 100 | 2007-10 → 2017-08 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-rear-brake-light | Rear brake light inoperative despite new bulbs | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2009-12 → 2014-11 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-hvac-temp-control | Heater and A/C temperature control malfunction | EQUIPMENT | 11 | 2007-11 → 2017-04 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-engine-coolant-overheat | Engine coolant leak and overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 2009-08 → 2015-04 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-transmission-failure | Automatic transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2009-07 → 2017-04 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and sticking accelerator | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 | 2010-01 → 2018-07 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-airbag-warning-light | Air bag warning light on in cold weather | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2010-02 → 2020-02 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | highlander-2002-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags not deploying in a collision | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2011-04 → 2015-03 | 328 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-brake-recall-pedal-travel | Brake pedal travel and recall 01V228 repair complaints | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | 2001-08 → 2013-11 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-sun-visor-drops | Driver-side sun visor will not stay up | VISIBILITY | 14 | 2006-07 → 2016-05 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-rear-window-air-pressure | Pressure and noise with rear windows open | VISIBILITY | 8 | 2001-04 → 2003-12 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-tire-failure | Tire blowouts and tread separation | TIRES | 7 | 2001-08 → 2020-05 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-rear-power-window | Rear power window inoperative | VISIBILITY | 4 | 2003-06 → 2012-11 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2004-03 → 2015-08 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-engine-oil-sludge | Engine oil sludge and oil consumption | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 2003-10 → 2012-12 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | highlander-2001-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags not deploying in collision | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2002-01 → 2014-10 | 139 | 2026-10-06 |
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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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