Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (four problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

The Power Train problem

March 5th purchased a battery from autozone z net fit match that caused cascading electrical and life -safety risk while traveling from hewitt, TX to washington DC for our families spring break trip including 4 minor children.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission failed without any warning on the interstate highway at 33,000 miles on the car putting the whole family in the car at risk of collision. There was no action from Toyota even after knowing that their transmissions have issues.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

4 weeks ago there was a noticeable high pitched whine during acceleration from 40 mph and up. The whine's pitch would change up or down when the automatic transmission changed gears and the vehicle's speed changed.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Toyota Highlander model year vehicles:



Highlander Service Bulletins
Highlander Safety Recalls
Highlander Defect Investigations