2017 Toyota Highlander transmission problems
The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 69 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
69
Transmission complaints
19%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SPED FORWARD, DROVE OVER A MEDIAN, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR PROCESS A REQUEST FOR THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Highlander transmission — 19% 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.