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2015 Toyota Highlander Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Toyota Highlander

Electrical
43
Other
36
Steering
24
Structure
18
Visibility
12
Speed Control
9
Lights
9
Powertrain
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
6
Engine
3
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 13, 2024POWER TRAINUpon being reviewed the rear U Joint was loose & needed replaced @ 167,361 miles.
Feb 4, 2023POWER TRAINOn the Freeway off ramp, during the slow down- and down shifting-process the vehicle appeared to blo...
Dec 13, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle a...
Oct 10, 2020POWER TRAININ THE FREEWAY RUNNING 65 MPH , CAR START JUGGLING AND VIBRATION , SO I SLOW DOWN TO 60 MPH AND PROC...
Feb 11, 2019POWER TRAINWHEN TRYING TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC AT AN ONRAMP, THE VEHICLE WILL FREQUENTLY REFUSE TO DOWNSHIFT TO M...
Nov 16, 2018POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHEN DRIVING MY HIGHLANDER THE FOLLOWING ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED, ERROR KEEPING THE START BUTTON PRE...
Jan 15, 2015POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION HAS A FLUTTER WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT UP OR DOWN TO DIFFERENT GEARS. IT CAUSES A HESI...

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