2013 Toyota Highlander vs 2015 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Toyota Highlander | 2015 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 207 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 369 | 318 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–28 | 20–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 52 |
| Steering | 46 | 25 |
| Structure | 18 | 31 |
| Engine | 32 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 8 |
| Power Train | 11 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2013 Toyota Highlander
2015 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.