2018 Toyota Highlander vs 2018 Toyota Sequoia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Toyota Highlander | 2018 Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 265 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 199 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 14–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 65 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 2 |
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2018 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.