Suspension Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 70 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Toyota Highlander

The Suspension problem

•the transmission malfunctioned and developed an abnormal internal noise at approximately 67,000 miles, which is an unexpected failure at low mileage. The vehicle had been properly maintained and had no prior mechanical issues.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Suspension is very loud and tight, the cabin noise is very noisy it can hit 95 decibels on sound pressure level meter. The noise is so bad that I do not want to drive the vehicles any more unless I turn the radio volume up and I can not hear emergency vehicles.   Read details...

The Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem

Vsc (vehicle stability control, including abs) & check engine lights have been turning on intermittently almost from the start of our ownership of this 2003 Toyota Highlander v6 awd limited and after costly repairs at the dealer they are still on continuously.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. Upon purchase of the vehicle, the contact stated that an abnormal, clicking noise would emit from the front, passenger tire without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was informed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Rear forward control arm broke in half under normal driving. This is a hollow shaft, which seems inadequate, and creates a danger of loss of rear axel and or wheel.   Read details...




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