2012 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
The 2012 Toyota Highlander has 30 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
30
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND EXITING A HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, DASHBOARD FLICKERED, AND ENGINE DIED. THE RED STEERING WHEEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY, BUT THE WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PERIOD OF A FEW…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Highlander electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.