2003 Toyota Highlander engine problems
The 2003 Toyota Highlander has 92 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
92
Engine complaints
29%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS BACKING MY CAR FROM ACROSS THE STREET. AFTER SHIFTING TO DRIVE, MY CAR JUMPED BACK IN REVERSED FULL SPEED CRASH IN TO MY GARAGE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT WOULDN'T STOP TILL IT HIT MY GARAGE WALL. *TR”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Highlander engine — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.