2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Acceleration Issues:

  • 2023 Toyota Highlander XLE with 2.4 Turbo hesitates when accelerating from a stop
    
  • Vehicle emits a shudder and has a loss of power affecting acceleration
    
  • Lagging badly, causing safety concerns in traffic situations
    
  • Bucking and hesitation during acceleration, near-miss incidents reported
    
  • Power surging upon acceleration, inconsistent results causing safety concerns
    
  • Hesitation and stuttering upon light to moderate acceleration, drivability concern
    
  • Hesitates and surges upon acceleration, dealer unable to diagnose
    
  • Vehicle hesitates then surges upon acceleration, safety concern noted
    
  • Hesitation, stutter, and surge upon gas pedal press, unpredictable and unsafe
    

• 2. Safety Recalls:

  • Front lower bumper cover assembly recall (Recall No. 23TA12)
    
  • Power steering malfunction and rack & pinion failure recall (Recall No. 23TB12)
    
  • Structure recall regarding front bumper detachment (Recall No. 23V720)
    

• 3. Water Intrusion:

  • Water damage observed on roof interior, dealership attempted fix
    
  • Water intrusion in A pillars due to failed gaskets, potential health impact
    

• 4. Software Issue:

  • Toyota Driver Experience Connect subscription pop-up causing distraction and danger
    

• 5. Sunroof Issues:

  • Water intrusion near sunroof due to sealant and gasket misalignment
    
  • Sunroof spontaneously exploding while driving on freeway, safety hazard