Major Problems with 2007 Toyota Highlander Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2007 Toyota Highlander

2007 Toyota Highlander VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3 Mileage: 41212 miles

2007 Toyota Highlander VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 9721 miles

2007 Toyota Highlander FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 27059 miles

Browse 2007 Toyota Highlander complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Highlander owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. while driving 5 mph pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated...	15 ~ 29429 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph she engaged the brakes...	13 ~ 97898 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM hybrid inverter failure. *nm...	13 ~ 46312 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER sun visor drops at any given time due to poor design. problem started way before warranty period expired....	7 ~ 62514 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. the contact stated when traveling over slight road bumps the drivers side...	6 ~ 57167 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid. he was informed that the rotors were rusting and the pads were...	6 ~ 46627 miles
TIRES tire went flat due to failure or breakdown of side wall. *tr...	6 ~ 14086 miles
ENGINE my 2007 toyota higlander was diagnosed with engine sludge even though the oil has been changed at the recommended service	5 ~ 74300 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2007 toyota highlander - uncontrolled transmission surges cause vehicle to move forward unexpectedly. transmission always shifting down to 5th gear...	5 ~ 4778 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving on the highway left rear axle snapped off and fell off vehicle. the transfer assembly has been found...	4 ~ 51633 miles
STEERING at 68 000 miles my toyota highlander steering has become very loose. the steering wheel play is about two inches....	4 ~ 32125 miles
WHEELS 2007 highlander wheels are rusting so bad that 2 of 4 tires are losing air pressure. this 2007 was purchased...	4 ~ 72271 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE acceleration & de-acceleration problem: when the vehicle is in forward motion on a highway and i press on the accelerator...	3 ~ 167 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. the contact was driving approximately 75 mph uphill when the vehicle became...	3 ~ 58467 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. mice entered the vehicle engine and chewed the wire relay. as a consequence...	3 ~ 5667 miles
SUSPENSION water pump broke suspension leaking bearings broken engine head bolts are stripped. *tr...	2 ~ 68000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving and without any warning the car shutdown down the car controls would not respond. the car continued...	2 ~ 79415 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM slow intermittent drain on toyota highlander hybrid 2007 auxiliary battery. since april 2007 the battery has died 5 times. dealer	2 ~ 5998 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. while driving in the sunlight the instrument panel lights are difficult to read....	2 ~ 44 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE buying new car potential buyer of this car had a mechanic check it out. found extensive rust involving frame and...	1 ~ 58000 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the rims on the vehicle were very rusty....	1 ~ 136210 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM when going around curves at varying speeds traction control light comes on and wheels shake. happens once or twice a	1 ~ 100535 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the rear window failed to close or open....	1 ~ 90000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2007 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to the government having a stipulated definition and specific requirements before any automobile...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i purchased a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid in sep of 2009. i have noticed an interruption in engaging the brakes...	1 ~ 45600 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS sudden loss of brakes on a 2007 toyota highlander. car rear ended a truck. driver broke right braking ankle. no	1 ~ 27059 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have a 2007 toyota highlander that had mat entrapment--i had after market mats as none were given to me...	1 ~ 33000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid. when applying pressure to the brake pedal the engine would occasionally...	1 ~ 39000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES at 22 356 miles i had to replace all 4 tires on this vehicle the brand was toyo tires. *tr...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid. the contact stated the vehicle hood design is defective. she wasn't...	1 ~ 5500 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. while driving 5 mph pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated...	1 ~ 29000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tire went flat due to failure or breakdown of side wall. *tr...	1
EQUIPMENT 2007 toyota highlander hybrid with 45 000 mile on it. unprotected air conditioning condenser damaged by road debris - cost...	1 ~ 45000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER slow throttle response upon take-offs. can be hazardous in a need to quickly get out of a situation from a	1 ~ 26900 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES notified by fellow traveler that tire was low. checked dash for warning light - no warning. took auto to tire...	1 ~ 6341 miles
TRAILER HITCHES tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. when purchasing the vehicle the contact also purchased a towing package which includes...	1 ~ 41 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2007 toyota highlander limited with stalling concerns customer states that the cars idle speed control valve and idle air control	1 ~ 48239 miles

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