2016 Toyota Highlander: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.
Safety recalls
3 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Complaints by area
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Is 2016 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Highlander years we track (click a year for its full report):
Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?
The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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