2011 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
185
Recalls
0
Crashes
14
Severe
21

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Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Nov 2025

1. The 3.5L V6 Engine (2GR-FE) failed due to the subsequent loss of lubrication caused by the rupture of the Oil Cooler Pipe (Rubber component), a man...

Air Bags Crash
Nov 2024

Steering wheel air bag did not deploy in front end MVA

Engine
Jun 2024

Our car had a major oil leak from the engine Oil Cooler Pipe Manifold at the bottom of the engine (front). My research has concluded that this has bee...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
May 2024

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding persistent safety issues with my 2011 Toyota Highlander V6 AWD. Specifically, I hav...

Engine
Nov 2023

Pin hole in oil line causing excessive oil leak. Loose oil very quickly. Could cause permanent damage to engine. Had old line replaced by mechanic w...

Engine
Apr 2023

the intake VVT-i gear on 2AR-FE equipped Rav-4s and other Toyota models Has failed after 113k miles. The vehicle is at risk of causing self inflicted...

Engine
Mar 2023

As my family was driving down Interstate 85 in Atlanta going around 80 MPH a dash notification came on that said "Low Oil Pressure pull over" the noti...

Steering
Dec 2022

Clicking in steering column light comes on dash for power steering then hard to make turn then well go back off then able to make turns with ease agai...

Steering
Dec 2022

In the last 30 days, the steering has begun to feel "loose", as if I am driving on ice. At first it was barely perceptable. There has been more "play"...

Structure
Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the sun visors on the driver’s and passenger’s sides were hanging down and would no...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Toyota Highlander has 185 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 14 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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