2010 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
236
Recalls
0
Crashes
18
Severe
27

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Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the gear shifter had been stuck on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and started to drift to the...

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2024

Headlamps become cloudy and burn out new, expensive bulbs in months. Internet search says Toyota is aware of problem, but prior to my search my deale...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 2024

We received this from Toyota. Customer Support Program Bulletin Date: Page: POL19-06 6/6/2019 1 of 3 REVISED 8/28/19 CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM BULLETIN...

Brakes
May 2024

Affected by the faulty Brake Actuator & Accumulator on 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Brake malfunction and ABS disabled lights popped up on my Multi...

Engine
Jan 2024

The engine failed and locked up. Maintenance is completed every 3-4 months on schedule. There was no oil or water. Car was towed to a mechanic.

Brakes Crash
Jan 2024

When traveling a slow speeds (less than 15 mph) and needing to stop, the brakes are pressed but do not respond. This has happened on several occasions...

Brakes
Oct 2023

On approx. October 19, 2023 my vehicle started showing 4 error messages on the display: Brake Malfunction, Check ABS, Check VSC System, and Check Brak...

Brakes
Aug 2023

1. When braking vehicle accelerates for 1 to 2 seconds. 2. I believe safety is at risk for driver, passengers or people close to accelerating car. 3....

Brakes
Apr 2023

My issue is not that I got a brake warning light (see attached image). My issue is that Toyota knows that this is an issue and will only fix it if yo...

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Summary

The 2010 Toyota Highlander has 236 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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