2011 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Steering (34), Structure (27), Visibility/Wiper (25).
Key takeaways
- 187 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 34 | 18% |
| Structure | 27 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 25 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 12% |
| Engine | 18 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 10% |
| Power Train | 16 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Visibility | 11 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH on the interstate, there was a loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. The contact opened the sunshade and became aware that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact pulled over into a parking lot and...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-04
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Highlander. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale but contacted by a dealer. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 122,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 303,000.
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2025-11-26
1. The 3.5L V6 Engine (2GR-FE) failed due to the subsequent loss of lubrication caused by the rupture of the Oil Cooler Pipe (Rubber component), a manufacturing defect known under TSB T-SB-0201-11 (ZE2 Program). The failed engine is currently available for inspection by request at the independent service center before ...
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More for the 2011 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.