2023 Toyota Highlander engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2023 Toyota Highlander, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
weather conditions were severe due to a snowstorm, causing ice buildup on the road, low visibility, and slippery pavement. Despite driving cautiously, I lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in going off the road, down an embankment, and crashing into a tree. Immediately after the impact, I called 911 emergency services for assistance. I attempted to exit the vehicle, but the driver’s door was blocked due to the position of the tree.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds, pulling into an uphill driveway, the vehicle had independently accelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that she was not able to depressed in time and had crashed into the left side of the house, causing damage to the front driver-side bumper and quarter panel.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints