2015 Toyota Highlander engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Toyota Highlander — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The a/c condenser was damaged due to impact of road debris. This caused loss of proper system operation. The cost to repair was $1100+. The debris entered thru the front grill, which has nothing in place to prevent debris from entering the engine compartment.”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“Driving to take my son to work. Check engine light came on said check and system. Hard shifting put in manual drive and made it to destination.”
filed Dec 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 Highlander | 28 | 16% |
| 2022 Highlander | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Highlander | 44 | 9% |
| 2020 Highlander | 16 | 5% |
| 2019 Highlander | 69 | 14% |
| 2018 Highlander | 33 | 12% |
| 2017 Highlander | 46 | 17% |
| 2016 Highlander | 9 | 8% |
| 2014 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Highlander | 31 | 15% |
| 2012 Highlander | 17 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.