Adaptive Cruise Control problems of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

Two problems related to adaptive cruise control have been reported for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2021 Highlander.

1 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2025

Subject: transmission issue – 2021 Toyota Highlander dear NHTSA, I am reporting a serious transmission issue with my 2021 Toyota Highlander (82,000 miles). I recently took it to the dealership for an unusual noise, and they diagnosed a transmission failure, quoting over $9,000 for replacement and service. After researching, I discovered Toyota has known about transmission issues in the 2021 Highlander since at least 2021. I have always serviced my vehicle at the same dealership, yet they never informed me of this known defect. Instead, they waited until my warranty expired to disclose the issue, despite my repeated maintenance visits where I reported the noise. I also found a 2021 Toyota document acknowledging transmission problems in this model, and many other owners have reported the same issue. It seems dealerships avoided addressing this until warranties expired, leaving owners with massive repair costs. This raises serious concerns about Toyota’s handling of known defects. I urge the NHTSA to investigate and take action to protect consumers from unfair repair costs and potential safety risks.

2 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2023

I was driving 50 mph on 28 e in pineville, louisiana when I heard what sound like a gunshot. I pulled over and realized my sunroof exploded.


Other Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

Automatic Emergency Braking problems
8
Adaptive Cruise Control problems
2
Warnings problems
1


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