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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.

February 2025 CrashInjury

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.

Reported at 59,000 miles, January 2026 Crash

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