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#BS-2022-TOYHIG-6E032022 Toyota Highlander
Based on reports from 244 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 244 complaints, 22 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.
Top reported problems
electronic drivers package total failure
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
valve seals burning oil on startup
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
lane departure system defect
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
34 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 15K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Brakes (34 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Toyota Highlander: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Toyota Highlander. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
TIRES
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Toyota Highlander is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2022 Toyota Highlander vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
244
Class avg
160
1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small 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. 244 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.
Other Toyota Highlander Model Years
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