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#BS-2024-TOYGRA-1A2B

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Based on reports from 249 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
249
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
125
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 249 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

hood vibrates on speed

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

clicking rotational noise when turning accelerating

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

oil leak

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

31 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (14 reports) • Median: 18K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other46 (18%)
Drivetrain31 (12%)
Airbags27 (11%)
Engine24 (10%)
Fuel System23 (9%)
Electrical18 (7%)
Speed Control15 (6%)
Suspension13 (5%)

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
23
137
24
89
25
12
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

24V461000Nov 2024

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

24V548000Sep 2024

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

25V595000Dec 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

25V744000Dec 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Toyota Grand Highlander according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

249

Class avg

126

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 249 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is related to the drivetrain, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has 249 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Grand Highlander problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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