Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 400 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (228 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (82 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Toyota Highlander

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The screen is going out. The back tailgate hangs up and doesn’t go down.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

As I was pulling into a parking space and applying the brakes, the car unexpectedly accelerated and hit the building wall. Since I was puzzled by what happened, I read several articles about Toyota automobiles doing just this same thing.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

A month ago, we were driving on the highway through snow showers up to nh to go skiing, with our nifty adaptive cruise control on, when I realized that we were accelerating into the car in front of us.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and the engine misfired.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Highlander ltd (n/a). While driving 60 mph and speeding to 70 mph to pass another vehicle, the accelerator pedal stuck and would not release. The passenger removed the floor mats but the vehicle continued to accelerate rapidly.   Read details...




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