Toyota Highlander engine problems by year
524 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 24 Highlander model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 69 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 4 | 10% | — | |
| 2023 Highlander | 27 | 16% | — | |
| 2022 Highlander | 10 | 4% | — | |
| 2021 Highlander | 44 | 9% | — | |
| 2020 Highlander | 16 | 5% | — | |
| 2019 Highlander | 69 | 15% | 13,500 mi | |
| 2018 Highlander | 33 | 13% | 14,800 mi | |
| 2017 Highlander | 44 | 17% | 20,400 mi | |
| 2016 Highlander | 9 | 8% | — | |
| 2015 Highlander | 9 | 5% | — | |
| 2014 Highlander | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2013 Highlander | 31 | 15% | 8,000 mi | |
| 2012 Highlander | 17 | 9% | 31,900 mi | |
| 2011 Highlander | 17 | 9% | — | |
| 2010 Highlander | 12 | 6% | — | |
| 2009 Highlander | 23 | 17% | 82,518 mi | |
| 2008 Highlander | 58 | 14% | 112,500 mi | |
| 2007 Highlander | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2006 Highlander | 19 | 7% | 102,000 mi | |
| 2005 Highlander | 6 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 Highlander | 16 | 6% | 115,000 mi | |
| 2003 Highlander | 41 | 16% | 115,000 mi | |
| 2002 Highlander | 7 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 Highlander | 2 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.