2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Acceleration/Braking Issues:

  • The vehicle lunged forward and stalled while waiting at a drop off lane
    
  • SRS airbag malfunction alert message displayed for over a month, airbag did not deploy
    
  • Brakes vibrate at highway speeds above 60 mph, steering wheel and seat shake
    
  • Brakes slip momentarily, causing car to speed up suddenly
    
  • Complete brake system failure while driving on interstate
    
  • Brakes fail to engage when slowing down, causing vehicle to lunge forward
    

• 2. Structural/Safety Recalls:

  • Recall for the front lower bumper cover assembly detachment issue
    
  • Complaint about the hood not sealing flush, causing wind noise and movement
    
  • Driver side mirrors melting and deforming in varying speeds
    
  • Moonroof shattered and detached at highway speed without impact
    
  • Child car seat does not stay locked, allowing the child to move the straps
    
  • Third row seat belt buckle gets imbedded too deep, difficult for child to buckle/unbuckle
    

• 3. Visibility Issues:

  • Nighttime visibility complaints due to bright low beams being mistaken for high beams
    
  • Windshield chipping easily and developing crack lines, affecting visibility
    
  • Inside crack/defect on windshield causing glare while driving
    

• 4. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Water leakage into headliner and A-pillar due to clogged drainage channels
    
  • Sunroof shattered and detached at highway speed without impact
    
  • Electrical system damage under 11,000 miles
    
  • Eco system malfunction causing acceleration issues and high revving RPMs