2018 Toyota Highlander engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2018 Toyota Highlander, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota highlander. The contact noticed fluid leaking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to toyota of bowie (16700 governor bridge rd, bowie, md 20716) where it was diagnosed that the engine gasket was not sealed correctly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200. The VIN was not provided.
My car is only 2years but I found oil are leaking. I had check up at local body shop and they found out that oil leaks vacuum pump so I need to replace.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Toyota Highlander
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Brakes 58 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints