Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 72 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Toyota Highlander

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was losing forward momentum, then several warning lights illuminated including the "depressed brake" warning.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Began to fill the Toyota Highlander with gas, and noticed gasoline pouring out underneath the vehicle. The dealership informed me the rubber hose which connects the filler nozzle to the gas tank had split. They would have to replace this rubber hose.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was full, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer had not performed a diagnostic test.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

Have experienced acceleration hesitation problem on 2004 Toyota Highlander. Have taken the car to Toyota who insist that the car if fine and performing to their specs. Also contacted their regional office and was told to periodically check with the dealership to see if a technical service bulletin   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Wife complained of intermittent gas smell in 2001 Toyota Highlander,v-6/awd, for 2-3 weeks. I checked it more than once for leaking under hood and under front of engine; could not find source. On 10/27/06 I started car for 2-3 minutes to position in front of garage to install front brake pads.   Read details...




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