2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

20112013
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Body Structure

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Fuel System, Other

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Fuel System, Other (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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