2009 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Highlander, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
2009 toyota highland had been drived for about 10 minutes, parked, locked at 7:25 am on jan 22, 2010. Approximately 20 minutes later a 6th ft high flames were discovered by the owner coming from the engine. Someone had already reported the fire and the fire department responded by 7:50 am.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle hesitated, after a brief delay, the accelerator engaged causing the vehicle to lunge forward. Also, the contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel continuously flickered and the driver's side brake light was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that they were not allowed to touch the vehicle and contacted an investigator to diagnose the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander
- Engine 28 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints