2017 Toyota Highlander: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
High caution
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
4 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Electrical System
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly
Equipment
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire a
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 37 owner complaints
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Power Train
69
Unknown Or Other
51
Electrical System
46
Engine
44
Service Brakes
29
Fuel/Propulsion System
27
Is 2017 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):
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?
The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 4 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 2017 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA has 259 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, transmission slipping / jerking / failure, electrical / battery drain. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.