2009 Toyota Highlander cruise control problems
16 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2009 Toyota Highlander, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 2,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 2,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed between a building and pylon. The contact stated that it was difficult to exit the vehicle. The vehicle had to be winched out of where it was lodged. There was damage to the vehicle and the building. A police report was filed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that on at least four occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the driver would depress the pedal gently after a stop. The vehicle also accelerated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership but the dealer could not find what the cause for the failure was. He called the manufacturer and the representative instructed him to take the vehicle to the dealership.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander
- Engine 28 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints