2014 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (35), Unknown Or Other (33), Structure (32).
Key takeaways
- 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 24% |
| Structure | 32 | 24% |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% |
| Tires | 4 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-30
Component: Latches/Locks — Power Door Lock Actuator I am the original owner of a 2014 Toyota Highlander AWD, currently with 88,000 miles on it. I have experienced six power door lock actuator failures on this vehicle. All replacements were OEM Toyota parts, and all repairs were paid out of pocket. Failure history: - ...
Electrical System,wheels,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-07-15
The radio keeps freezing up all the time along with the back tail light area going in and out. I keep smelling like burnt wire smell. Engine sound really rough.
Structure - filed 2026-05-05
The driver’s-side rear spoiler on my 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD has melted, bubbled, and warped. The vehicle has been stored 100% of the time in a fully enclosed garage with no windows since new. It has only 65,000 miles and has received all service exclusively at authorized Toyota dealerships. There has been n...
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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.