2024 Toyota Grand Highlander structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle’s A/C suddenly began blowing hot air. We took it in for diagnosis. The technician asked if the vehicle had been in an accident, if the front had hit anything, or if we had noticed hitting a rock or other object. We answered no to all questions. The technician stated they have seen this…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“Damage occurred to the front air conditioning system because a rock flew through the open grill area. This punctured the system causing a couple thousand dollar repair, not under warranty. The car was nearly brand new at the time. The grill area is a problem, it's a bad design.”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2024 – 2025 model year Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an abnormal fluttering and/or vibration across the rear-center section of the hood. This phenomenon is most notable on darker…
T-SB-0111-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2025
Structure problems in other Grand Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Highlander | 8 | 25% |
| 2025 Grand Highlander | 9 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.