Toyota Grand Highlander problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 348 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Toyota Grand Highlander (2024–2026). The 2024 Grand Highlander has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 348
- Recalls
- 7
- Model years
- 3
- Worst year
- 2024
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Toyota Grand Highlander years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — 234 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander — 38 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Body & Structure
- 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander — 76 complaints; top problem: Engine
Every Toyota Grand Highlander model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Highlander | 38 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2025 Grand Highlander | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
| 2024 Grand Highlander | 234 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
Most common Toyota Grand Highlander problem areas (all years)
- Transmission & Drivetrain67 complaints
- Engine62 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion54 complaints
- Body & Structure37 complaints
- Airbags31 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control31 complaints
- Electrical System28 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech23 complaints
- Suspension17 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers17 complaints
Complaint trend
Toyota Grand Highlander recalls
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Toyota models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology