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2016 Toyota highlander Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Toyota highlander has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Toyota highlander

Other
24
Electrical
14
Brakes
13
Airbags
10
Visibility
8
Tires
7
Lights
7
Steering
6
Engine
6
Structure
4
Seats
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 3, 2024ENGINEThe water pump on my 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE disintegrated while I was driving in heavy traffic. ...
May 6, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, ...
Dec 11, 2020ENGINECRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INOPERATIVE DURING NORMAL USE
Dec 22, 2019ENGINEENGINE IS MAKING A AUDIBLE KNOCKING SOUND THAT INCREASES WITH ENGINE RPM. THE SOUND IS EMITTING FROM...
Apr 8, 2019ENGINEWHISTLING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING. TOOK A VIDEO AND SHOWED DEALE...
Jan 1, 2018ENGINEWHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLDER LIKE 35 DEGREES OR LOWER I AM HAVING ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE...

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