2017 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
244
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
32

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V520000 Aug 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Sep 2026

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...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 2026

-- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? This report is regarding a premature transmissi...

Power Train
Feb 2026

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...

Power Train
Feb 2026

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...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

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...

Engine
Jan 2026

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...

Power Train
Jan 2026

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...

Engine
Dec 2025

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...

Engine
Nov 2025

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...

Structure
Nov 2025

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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Data updated: March 4, 2026

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.

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