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2003 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Highlander has 83 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Highlander

Engine
83
Visibility
30
Speed Control
26
Brakes
24
Powertrain
17
Structure
16
Electrical
14
Other
11
Airbags
8
Lights
8
Tires
7
Steering
6
Suspension
6
Fuel System
6
Seat Belts
3
Latches & Locks
3

83

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 8, 2023ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAutomatically disengage the transmission Stopped the road Icalled my husband Myhusband came and t...
Oct 1, 2019ENGINE2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4 CYL. SERVICE BULLITON FROM THEM #310436. HEAD BOLTS COMING UNDONE INSIDE M...
Feb 14, 2018ENGINEHEAD BOLTS STRIPPED IN ENGINE , 66K MILES - COOLANT LOSS - ALL MECHANICS PREFER TO SWAP ENGINE - TOY...
May 15, 2015ENGINETHE ENGINE OVERHEATED SUDDENLY, BLOWING HOT AIR FROM THE AC AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. WE M...
Feb 23, 2015ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2015. WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM VEHICLE AS I ...
Sep 16, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNEEDED TO HAVE A TOTAL ENGINE REBUILD DUE TO FAULTY HEAD BOLTS THAT STRIPPED AND ALLOWED COOLANT TO ...
Apr 15, 2014ENGINEI'VE HAD MY TOYOTA HIGHLANDER FOR ABOUT 11 YEARS NOW. I GOT IT AS BRAND NEW CAR AND I AM THE SINGLE ...
Apr 14, 2014ENGINEHEAD GASKET BOLTS STRIPPED OUT CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK AND LOSS OF CYLINDER COMPRESSION. THIS OCCUR...
Oct 20, 2013ENGINEMY 4 CYLINDER ENGINE OVERHEATED VERY QUICK, VERY HIGH, CAUSING A GASKET TO BLOW. UPON REPAIRING THE ...
Sep 6, 2013ENGINEHEAD GASKET FAILED, HEAD BOLTS STRIPPED, COOLANT LEAK, A/C BLOWS HOT. *TR
Aug 7, 2013ENGINETHE ENGINE WAS POURING ANTI FREEZE ON THE ROAD FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE'S HEAD BOLTS WERE STRIPED...
Jul 8, 2013ENGINECYLINDER HEAD BOLTS SEPARATED FROM LOWER ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK (ENG:2AZ-FE) HAD ...
May 25, 2013ENGINELEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE, UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD. HEAD GASKET, OR WARPED HEAD. CYLINDER HEAD BOLT THRE...
May 10, 2013ENGINEI TOOK MY 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER TO THE GARAGE AFTER I NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENG...
Apr 11, 2013ENGINEMY 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ( 2.4L 4-CYLINDER) DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ENGINE...
Apr 10, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENG...
Apr 10, 2013ENGINEDRIVING IN TOWN TRAFFIC, CAR OVERHEATED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER HAVING THIS CAR. THOUGHT IT WAS PRO...
Mar 15, 2013ENGINEORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2.4L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE, SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER AND LOC...
Feb 24, 2013ENGINEORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2.4L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE, SERVICED BY TOYOTA DEALER AND LOC...
Feb 15, 2013ENGINEENGINE STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT FROM THE HEAD GASKET, AND AFTER A COUPLE DAYS WAS LEAKING ABOUT A GAL...

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