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2019 Toyota Highlander Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 171 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Powertrain
171
Other
104
Electrical
50
Engine
24
Fuel System
21
Airbags
12
Structure
11
Brakes
10
Steering
8
Speed Control
7
Seats
5
Visibility
5
Seat Belts
5
Suspension
4
Tires
4
Lights
4

171

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 3, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, on the highway. ...
Apr 17, 2026POWER TRAINLoud whining noises from transmission, repeated unpredictable shifts making pulling out/merging unsa...
Apr 1, 2026POWER TRAINMy car all of a sudden has this sudden humming/high pitch sound. I had mechanic checked and he said ...
Apr 1, 2026POWER TRAINI own a 2019 Highlander at just barely over 55,000 miles. I began hearing a humming noise while acc...
Mar 30, 2026POWER TRAINMy Wife drove to work yesterday with no issues. After her shift she stops at the local gas station b...
Mar 25, 2026POWER TRAINAt 138,000 miles my 2019 Toyota Highlander's transmission failed. I noticed a whining sound when I p...
Mar 7, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to start the veh...
Mar 1, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission began making a whining noise around 70,000 miles. Transmission completely failed at 90,...
Feb 23, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission failed at early miles around 90k
Feb 20, 2026POWER TRAINI have been hearing a high pitched whirling noise. I took it to my dealership and the diagnostic rep...
Feb 18, 2026POWER TRAINTraveling at approximately 60-65 mph on interstate 95 in Wakefield the vehicle suddenly downshifted ...
Feb 14, 2026POWER TRAINI heard Whining Noise from Drivetrain side under Engine Room first time about a month ago. There is ...
Feb 10, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission began making high pitch whining sound with hard shifting to second gear. Within one yea...
Feb 10, 2026POWER TRAINI’m concerned that my transmission was defective. My vehicle has 94K miles and was told by dealer I ...
Feb 6, 2026POWER TRAINMy Toyota was just in the shop for 100,000 mile service and investigation of whining noise upon acce...
Feb 3, 2026POWER TRAINWhining noise on a cold start and at acceleration. Transmission fluid was replaced less than 1000 m...
Feb 1, 2026POWER TRAINOn Sunday, February 1st 2026 during sub-freezing temperatures The vehicle's 8-speed automatic transm...
Feb 1, 2026POWER TRAINTransmission starting making a whining noise failing at 106,950 miles. Inspection by transmission s...
Jan 28, 2026POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? System: Power Train: Automatic Transmission Spe...
Jan 22, 2026POWER TRAINVehicle experienced sudden loss of power and severe hesitation from a stop. Acceleration is extremel...

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