Worst 2016 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 19 | 7 | — | 28,736 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | 1 | 26,949 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 6 | — | 15,597 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 38,348 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 24,200 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 29,250 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | 1 | — | 20,962 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 30,056 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Highlander
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~11,309 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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2016 Toyota Highlander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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