2016 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
109
Recalls
1
Crashes
14
Severe
22

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V775000 Oct 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
May 2026

I was on Hwy 27 headed south bound at Bellecita Rd in Davenpoerrt, Fl. This is a busy four way intersection. I moved into the left hand turn lane. Whe...

Steering
Feb 2026

Steering column can become worn prematurely causing loose steering and possibly loose control

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS Crash
Jan 2026

I was driving on a 2-lane road early in the morning with light snowfall. There was about 1" of snow on the road, with the roads not yet plowed or tre...

Tires
Nov 2025

**Nature of Safety Defect Within 13,000 miles of normal mixed highway and light off-road use on a Toyota Highland, one tire developed a sidewall bubbl...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Oct 2025

I was traveling on an interstate going home from work. My speed was approximately 65mph. I noticed traffic slowing up ahead. I began to drop my speed...

Tires
Aug 2025

P245/55R19 103T Nitto Crosstek2 BW. Vehicle pulls to different directions when the tires are cross swapped. I have taken the vehicle to 4 to 5 wheel a...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
May 2025

On multiple (3-5), but not all, occasions at the same location my pre collision warning and automatic breaking appear to have been triggered as I appr...

Tires
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution H/T, Tire Size: 245/55/R19, DOT Number: UPPIILE. The contac...

Engine
Dec 2024

The water pump on my 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE disintegrated while I was driving in heavy traffic. The pulley came loose from the water pump shaft....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk power switch failed to function as intended...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 109 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 14 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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