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2017 Toyota Highlander other problems

The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 54 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

54

Other complaints

15%

Share of year

7

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Highlander other complaints by model year77 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 21 complaints2003: 10 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 13 complaints2006: 9 complaints2007: 10 complaints2008: 23 complaints2009: 7 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 24 complaints2013: 23 complaints2014: 33 complaints2015: 42 complaints2016: 21 complaints2017: 54 complaints2018: 40 complaints2019: 77 complaints2020: 40 complaints2021: 60 complaints2022: 35 complaints2023: 39 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Highlander other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V520000OtherAugust 23, 2017 · 1,121 units

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.

Consequence

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING IN A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH I HAD MY WINDOW WIPERS ON DUE TO SOME POLLEN ON MY WINDSHIELD. WHILE WINDOW WIPERS WERE ENGAGED I APPROACH A DOWNWARD HILL AND HIT NOTING BUT SUN GLARE BLINDING ME I PUT MY BRAKES ON BUT BY THAT TIME MY SUV SLAMMED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 12, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Highlander other — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Toyota Highlander other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 17V520000.

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.