2018 Toyota Highlander engine problems
The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Transmission is bad. Toyota dealership says it needs to be replaced. Really? In a 2018 Toyota. I thought these were good cars. Supposed to last a long time. Thatâs why I paid over $30,000 for it. And this is what I get. There is something wrong with this scenario. I could have bought a much…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2018 Toyota Highlander engine — 9% 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.