Worst 2012 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 46 | 2 | — | 68,348 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | — | — | 55,489 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 1 | — | 75,582 mi | |
| ENGINE | 17 | — | 2 | 60,886 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | — | — | 43,093 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 7 | — | 22,141 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 14 | — | — | 44,967 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 1 | — | 16,929 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 6 | — | 39,286 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 1 | — | 19,082 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 30,617 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 53,753 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 32,008 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 80,008 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | 1 | 26,487 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 1 | — | 22,398 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | 1 | 8,336 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 90,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 7,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 71,579 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Toyota Highlander
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,995 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Other Toyota Highlander Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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