2015 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (52), Unknown Or Other (43), Structure (31).
Key takeaways
- 191 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 43 | 23% |
| Structure | 31 | 16% |
| Steering | 25 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6% |
| Engine | 10 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-09-12
Blizzard White color - Car paint peeling on multiple areas.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-08-27
The a/c condenser was damaged due to impact of road debris. This caused loss of proper system operation. The cost to repair was $1100+. The debris entered thru the front grill, which has nothing in place to prevent debris from entering the engine compartment.
Structure - filed 2026-08-04
The factory paint on my 2015 Toyota Highlander, Blizzard Pearl (Toyota code 070), is delaminating from the primer. The base coat lifts and peels in sheets, starting on the roof, fender, and pillars — the panels with the greatest UV exposure. There has been no collision, repaint, or chemical damage; this is spontaneous ...
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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.