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Toyota Highlander engine and engine cooling problems by year

181 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 17 Highlander model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 46 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2019 Highlander31%
2017 Highlander31%
2016 Highlander11%
2015 Highlander21%
2013 Highlander31%
2012 Highlander21%
2011 Highlander53%
2010 Highlander21%
2009 Highlander54%
2008 Highlander184%
2007 Highlander22%
2006 Highlander218%
2005 Highlander84%
2004 Highlander207%
2003 Highlander4618%
2002 Highlander238%
2001 Highlander1712%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.