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2011 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Toyota Highlander has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Toyota Highlander

Steering
33
Visibility
30
Structure
25
Electrical
18
Brakes
15
Powertrain
14
Engine
14
Speed Control
10
Other
9
Airbags
8
Lights
4
Tires
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 17, 2024ENGINEOur car had a major oil leak from the engine Oil Cooler Pipe Manifold at the bottom of the engine (f...
Jul 19, 2023ENGINEthe intake VVT-i gear on 2AR-FE equipped Rav-4s and other Toyota models Has failed after 113k miles....
Mar 18, 2023ENGINEAs my family was driving down Interstate 85 in Atlanta going around 80 MPH a dash notification came ...
Jan 9, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPin hole in oil line causing excessive oil leak. Loose oil very quickly. Could cause permanent dama...
Apr 19, 2022ENGINEWhile driving on the parkway, an oil pressure warning light came on and said to turn off the car. Th...
Feb 17, 2022ENGINEA major and catastrophic oil leak occurred while the car was being driven by my wife on a major thru...
May 24, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 TOYOTA Highlander. The contact stated while adding engine oil, the oil would...
Mar 18, 2021ENGINEENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE BURSTED AND LEAKED OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY, ENGINE OVERHEATED..WAS ALER...
Nov 26, 2020ENGINEENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE "LEAKING". TOYOTA DID ISSUE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT WAS NEVER CHECK...
Mar 1, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A GRINDING...
May 23, 2018ENGINETHE OIL COOLER HOSE LEAKED...LOST ALL OIL AND OIL PRESSURE IN LESS THAN A FEW MINUTES...LUCKY THE EN...
Jan 11, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A ST...
Apr 9, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 - FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE. TANK JUST HANGING. LUCKILY NOTICED IT AND HAVE OR...
Dec 28, 2010ENGINECAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE I CAN SEND A DETAILED REPORT OF ISSUE. TOO LARGE FO...

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