2018 Toyota Highlander: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2018 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.
5 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
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
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, an
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:Other:Labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load car
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 12 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 6 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 3 owner complaints
Complaints by area
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Power Train
58
Service Brakes
58
Unknown Or Other
40
Engine
31
Electrical System
24
Fuel/Propulsion System
21
Is 2018 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 2018 Toyota Highlander have?
The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 5 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 2018 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA has 254 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported issues are transmission slipping / jerking / failure, stalling / loss of power while driving, no-start / starting problems. 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.