2003 Toyota Highlander vehicle speed control problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2003 Toyota Highlander — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated at high speeds without warning. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and turn off the engine. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for…”
filed Oct 3, 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to effectively slow down the vehicle. The gear shifter button was pushed into drive and the vehicle sped forward and…”
filed Jan 5, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Highlander | 9 | 5% |
| 2022 Highlander | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 Highlander | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Highlander | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 Highlander | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 Highlander | 9 | 3% |
| 2017 Highlander | 13 | 5% |
| 2016 Highlander | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Highlander | 11 | 6% |
| 2014 Highlander | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Highlander | 31 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota 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.