2010 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (55), Service Brakes (36), Visibility/Wiper (31).
Key takeaways
- 238 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 55 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 15% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 31 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 10% |
| Steering | 23 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 8% |
| Engine | 15 | 6% |
| Structure | 15 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 5% |
| Visibility | 12 | 5% |
| Power Train | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Highlander 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-28
My car all of a sudden went into limp mode while driving on the 91 freeway with my kids in the car on may 21 2026. It had master warning ️ light and check engine light and a circle warning light that is the braking system also it said on the screen check hybrid system stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and ...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-03-05
When applying the brake slowly all of a sudden the car went full acceleration and crashed 500ft away at high speed. The car is crashed but available for inspection for a short period of time until the insurance company takes full posession. There are not open recalls. The only lights on the dash were for TPMS sensor.
Electrical System - filed 2025-12-23
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the gear shifter had been stuck on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fuses were replaced on several occasions; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determine...
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More for the 2010 Toyota Highlander
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.