2017 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Power Train (78), Unknown Or Other (53), Engine (47).
Key takeaways
- 272 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 26 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 | 19% |
| Engine | 47 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 46 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 9 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 9 | 3% |
| Structure | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2017 Toyota Highlander
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-01
The UA80 Transmission whine began around 120000 miles, this transmission is from the same [XXX] plant that the ZJC CSP has been issued out of but they claim my vin doesn’t fall into the margin of VIN numbers that are covered. On XXX the Toyota service center of Dan Cava Toyota world in [XXX] stated they were sure the t...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-20
Transmission whining, rough shifts at lower gears. Dealership says my car doesn't fall under the secondary csp even though it has the same symptoms.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-08
Transmission failure after whining noise, taken to Toyota multiple times with no diagnosis. Today was informed the transmission is failing by another mechanic. 193,000 miles.
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More for the 2017 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.