2022 Toyota Highlander
Common Problems
Ranked from 100 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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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Electrical System Issues
30complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe electrical system in the 2022 Toyota Highlander has experienced intermittent failures, including issues with the rear liftgate and heated steering wheel.
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Transmission Whining and Premature Failure
30complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission produces a whining noise and fails prematurely, often requiring replacement before the end of the warranty period.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Brake Surging During Deceleration
18complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe 2022 Toyota Highlander experiences brake surging during deceleration, causing the car to lunge forward unexpectedly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Front Bumper Detachment
12complaintsHigh severityOtherThe front bumper detaches from the vehicle, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 22V310000
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Power Tailgate Strut Malfunction
12complaintsHigh severityOtherThe power tailgate struts intermittently fail to operate, preventing the tailgate from opening or closing properly.
$500–$1,200est. strut/shock replacement (pair) · 2–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V310000
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Structural Issues
10complaintsHigh severityOtherVarious structural components, including the front bumper and lower bumper cover, detach unexpectedly.
Related recall: 22V310000
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Air Bag Failure
8complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
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Seat Recall Issues
7complaintsHigh severityOtherRecall issues with the second-row seats prevent them from being occupied, posing a safety hazard for passengers.
Related recall: 22V310000
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Driver Side Mirror Vibration
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe driver side mirror vibrates at higher speeds, causing distraction and potential accidents.
Related recall: 22V310000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system fails to function properly, increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 22V310000
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Fuel Tank Capacity Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel tank does not fill to its advertised capacity, leading to premature low fuel warnings.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Sunroof Glass Shattering
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof glass unexpectedly shatters without any apparent impact, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 22V310000
Other years & sources
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.