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2022 Toyota Highlander

2022 Toyota Highlander: power train leads the owner complaints

Owners filed 215 complaints with NHTSA. The power train is the most reported area at 20%, followed by the structure (18%) and service brakes (16%). The brakes carry the only reported death, and the air bags stand out for serious outcomes, with 7 crashes and 8 injuries from just 21 reports. Both are worth a close look before buying.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 20%
The most reported area: 42 reports (20%), with 1 crash and 1 fire. Watch for transmission or shifting trouble, including loss of power while driving.
Structure safety 18%
Second most reported: 39 reports (18%), linked to 1 crash and 4 injuries. Reports include body parts coming loose at highway speed.
Service Brakes safety 16%
35 reports (16%), with 3 crashes and the only reported death in this data. Test the brakes carefully and watch for them briefly letting go when stopping.
Air Bags safety 10%
Only 21 reports (10%) but the most serious by outcome: 7 crashes and 8 injuries. Reports include the airbag warning light staying on. Worth checking closely.
Electrical System safety 7%
The smallest area here: 16 reports (7%), including 1 fire. Reports include sluggish response when trying to accelerate.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 215 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.