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2018 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 16 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Powertrain
48
Brakes
45
Other
43
Electrical
18
Airbags
17
Engine
16
Fuel System
14
Steering
9
Structure
8
Visibility
5
Suspension
5
Speed Control
3
Lights
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 9, 2024ENGINEWife was driving and out of nowhere axle to the transfer case broke leaving her stranded in the midd...
Nov 4, 2024ENGINEEngine cam tower oil leak due to the manufacturer's inadequate assembly of the engine parts. The mat...
Aug 23, 2024ENGINEThe 2018 engine (3.5L DOHC V6 D-4S Engine with Dual VVT-i Direct Shift) with 52,500 miles has by now...
Aug 9, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s...
May 16, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine light came on, took to auto parts store and they checked for the code. Was told it was an is...
Feb 8, 2022ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine...
Dec 3, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON STREET AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE PROVIDER AND I...
Nov 30, 2020ENGINELIGHTS CAME ON FOR ENGINE WARNING -- LOW FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
Aug 21, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ...
Jun 5, 2020ENGINEMY CAR IS ONLY 2YEARS BUT I FOUND OIL ARE LEAKING. I HAD CHECK UP AT LOCAL BODY SHOP AND THEY FOUND...
May 25, 2020ENGINEI OWN A 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, ME AND MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WERE TAKING A DRIVE UP ...
May 5, 2020ENGINEON MAY 5, 2020 I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE LEFT TURN LANE, AFTER JUST HAVING A 20K MAINTENANCE P...
Mar 20, 2019ENGINEI NOTICED A HESITATION WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. ON ONE INCIDENT ON I-288 I PRE...
Nov 27, 2018ENGINEAFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP ENGINE RPM SPEED DROPS TO NEAR 500 WHEN BRAKE ENGAGED AT STOP LIGHTS AND...
Sep 26, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. TH...
Jul 27, 2018ENGINESINCE THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP (07/27/2018, THIS VEHICLE HAS THE VERY PUNGENT ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE C...

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