2009 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
134
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
16

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Sep 2025

1. Component/System that Failed: The component that has malfunctioned is the ABS actuator, which affects the vehicle’s anti-lock braking system. The i...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal, loud clunking...

AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 2024

My airbag light came on and I don't understand why the airbag light came on. I took it to a auto shop and they said I would have to take it to a Toyat...

Brakes Crash
Aug 2024

Brakes failed at a low rate of speed despite pumping them and pushing the petal all the way to the floor. Several witnesses in the car support this na...

Brakes
May 2024

the ABS pump and actuator on this vehicle have failed. The warning lights on dash indicate ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, and (!). Toyota knows that...

Tires
Feb 2024

245/55R19 is the tire size. I went to have my tires balanced and aligned on [XXX] at a local shop, Arrow. Alignment here in Eau Claire, WI. They adv...

Visibility
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the power window master switch inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Nu...

Brakes
Dec 2023

2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid; mileage 97,849. While driving a red BRAKE alert showed up along with an ABS light, traction symbol and an encircled ex...

Brakes
Jun 2023

Similar to what many other complainants have stated, the ABS has apparently failed. There are clunking noises and warning messages to pull over and no...

Brakes
Jun 2023

Going down a hill with my family the suv was traveling at a speed of 65mph when suddenly another vehicle jump into my lane so i tried to brake with a...

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Summary

The 2009 Toyota Highlander has 134 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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