Toyota Highlander
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I had problems in gear shift the car when start moving it’s go very slow it’s need about 1 minute to change the shift. The Toyota dealership recommend...
-- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? This report is regarding a premature transmissi...
Transmission failed in May 2025, around 95,000 miles. Had to have entire transmission replaced. Shop said metal filings were found in the fluids, lead...
I own a 2017 Toyota Highlander with 6 cylinders (engine model 2GR-FKS). It has 107,000 miles. I brought it to my dealer for inspection and service, an...
Transmission yes it’s available for inspection rite now on vacation on a very steep hill the transmission quit pulling at the top of the hill in the m...
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to a dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed...
Purchased my 2017 Highlander in June of 2017. At 4912 miles noticed the transmission was slipping. Contacted the dealership and was told from an emplo...
I drive a 2017 Toyota Highlander and am having issues with the transmission. The issues and poor craftsmanship on the UA80 8-speed transmissions. Toyo...
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service, the contact was inf...
The paint on the hood is flaking off. There is no reason other than the paint being defective for this to happen in this manner. We just noticed it t...
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Summary
The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 244 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.