2020 Toyota Highlander transmission problems
The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 117 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
117
Transmission complaints
34%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN THE PARK POSITION IN ORDER FOR THEIR MOTHER TO UNLOAD THE TRUNK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THEIR MOTHER. ONCE THE INCLINE OF THE STREET WAS MORE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 117 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Highlander transmission — 34% 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.