Toyota Grand Highlander Problems by Year
NHTSA has 354 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Grand Highlander, across 3 model years (2024–2026). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (235). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Toyota Grand Highlander years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Grand Highlander model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Grand Highlander: 235 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2025 Grand Highlander: 79 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2026 Grand Highlander: 40 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Grand Highlander problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 69 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota Grand Highlander problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: power train (50)
All Toyota Grand Highlander model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Highlander | 40 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2025 Grand Highlander | 79 | 3 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2024 Grand Highlander | 235 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Grand Highlander years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (235), 2025 (79), 2026 (40). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Grand Highlander?
Power Train, with 69 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.