2019 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Power Train (216), Fuel/Propulsion System (89), Unknown Or Other (83).
Key takeaways
- 510 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 216 | 42% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 89 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 83 | 16% |
| Engine | 71 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 56 | 11% |
| Fuel System | 21 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 19 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% |
| Structure | 12 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
Transmission. I brought my 2019 Toyota Highlander to the Toyota dealer for an oil change. Reported a whirring sound when depressing the gas. After they inspected it, I was told i...
Power Train - filed 2026-11-02
Whining in the transmission. Took to a certified Toyota Mechanic and confirmed transmission is failing. Will need a total transmission replacement.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-28
The component that failed was the transmission. My safety was at risk because I was going uphill and the engine surged then the transmission seized, almost causing a rear-end incident with my family in the car. The dealer confirmed that the transmission has failed. No incident happened so only the dealer needs to be in...
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More for the 2019 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.