2025 Toyota Grand Highlander power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I continuously have issues accelerating from stop in my max hybrid. the issue is particularly worse when it is warm out. I press the gas and the RPMs drop really low and I barely move through the intersection for a few seconds. Once it finally registers after a number of seconds, the RPMs rev up…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“After a complete stop at a stop sign there is hesitation/stalling when trying to accelerate. Sometimes the hesitation is several seconds and then the engine kicks in and lurches forward. Couple times this has been a safety issue as it happens when I’m trying to pull out on a busy road. The…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Highlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Grand Highlander | 49 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.