2017 Toyota Highlander Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 271 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota Highlander

The 2017 Toyota Highlander shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

271

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota Highlander (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System

The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29,…

NHTSA #18E107000

🔧 Equipment

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074….

NHTSA #17V520000

🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…

NHTSA #17V295000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…

NHTSA #20V682000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Highlander

Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Fuel/propulsion System

Visibility/wiper

Service Brakes

Air Bags

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Toyota Highlander — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019, 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota Highlander

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Highlander has 4 recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?

The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Highlander?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota Highlander are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander safe to buy?

The 2017 Toyota Highlander has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Highlander should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Highlander are: 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019, 2021.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.