2012 Toyota Highlander problems by component
181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota Highlander, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 46 | 25% | 68,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 29 | 16% | 48,151 mi |
| Structure → | 20 | 11% | 35,000 mi |
| Engine → | 17 | 9% | 31,900 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 8% | 8,200 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 14 | 8% | 41,370 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Other/i AM Not Sure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.