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2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 90 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

14 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Battery Issues Leading to Engine Stall and Electrical Malfunctions

    30complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Battery issues cause the engine to stall and result in various electrical malfunctions.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine Misfire and Stalling

    19complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and stalls during acceleration, often accompanied by warning lights and rough operation.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Power Train Issues

    17complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Power train issues, including transmission failure, loss of power, and engine stalling.

  4. 4

    Power Train Malfunction

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The power train experiences sudden failures or malfunctions, such as the transmission quitting or the car not moving after stopping.

  5. 5

    Sunroof Failure

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof has exploded or shattered without warning, causing large holes in the roof.

  6. 6

    Fuel Pump Failure Resulting in Engine Knocking and Misfires

    7complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel pump fails, causing engine knocking and misfires, affecting performance.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Sunroof Shattering

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof shatters or explodes without warning, posing a significant safety risk.

  8. 8

    Steering System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system occasionally locks up or fails, causing the vehicle to become uncontrollable.

  9. 9

    Visibility Issues

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    Interior visors and mirrors occasionally fail, obstructing the driver's view and causing distraction.

  10. 10

    Unintended Acceleration

    3complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The car accelerates unintentionally, sometimes leading to loss of control or accidents.

  11. 11

    Airbag Deployment Failure

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The airbags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.

  12. 12

    Braking Power Low Warning with Engine Stall

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The 'braking power low' warning appears alongside engine stalling, indicating a potential safety concern.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Transmission Slipping and Delayed Shifting

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and experiences delayed shifting, impacting vehicle performance.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Windshield Cracking

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshields crack and spread rapidly after minor impacts, even in the absence of weather conditions.

Other years & sources

2010 Toyota Highlander HybridAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.