2017 Toyota Highlander vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2017 Toyota Highlander — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The radar cruise control system on my 2017 Toyota Highlander is not functioning properly and creates a safety hazard. When initially setting the radar cruise control, the system works as expected. I can accelerate to a desired speed, press the “set” control, and the vehicle maintains that speed…”
filed Apr 13, 2026
“-- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? This report is regarding a premature transmission failure in our 2017 Toyota Highlander equipped with the UA80F 8-speed automatic transmission. Our highlander is currently stuck at High Tech…”
filed Jan 5, 2026
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% |
| 2016 Highlander | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Highlander | 11 | 6% |
| 2014 Highlander | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Highlander | 31 | 15% |
| 2012 Highlander | 14 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.