2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

20162018
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

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

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,530 vehicles.

17V520000Other Equipment
~1,121 affected

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.

17V295000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~409 affected

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

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2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,530 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 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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