2017 Toyota Highlander engine problems
The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“bought the car in 2018 and ever since it makes a rttling noise, Toyota says it is the hybrid system engaigeing, hybrid cars are not supposed to make noise.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Highlander engine — 13% 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.