How common are transmission problems on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 model year, which is 21% of the 232 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2024 Grand Highlander transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2024 Grand Highlander.

At what mileage do transmission issues tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 4,000 miles.

What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe hesitation or stalling when accelerating from a stop, RPMs climbing without matching speed gains, and a sensation that the transmission struggles to shift from first to second gear.

Have these transmission issues caused crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2024 Grand Highlander includes 1 crash and 1 injury among the complaints filed.

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, 21% of all 232 complaints filed for the year. Owners report hesitation, stalling, and delayed acceleration, with median mileage at failure around 4,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 49; 21% of 232
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 4,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates or barely accelerates from a stop or rolling stop, with engine RPM climbing slowly or not at all.
Some owners describe the vehicle stalling or losing motive power briefly while driving, then returning to normal after releasing and reapplying the accelerator.
Several report a sensation that the transmission cannot shift from first to second gear, with RPMs holding near 4,500 for several seconds while speed stays between 25 and 40 mph.
A recurring clunking or clicking noise from the front axle area, especially when turning, is described by multiple owners, sometimes linked to CV joint or drive shaft issues.
One report describes an engine stutter and dashboard system-failure code accompanying an unresponsive accelerator pedal in traffic.

When 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2024, latest Sep 9, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202449 (21%)
202515 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?: NHTSA lists 49 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 model year, which is 21% of the 232 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Grand Highlander transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2024 Grand Highlander.
At what mileage do transmission issues tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 4,000 miles.
What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe hesitation or stalling when accelerating from a stop, RPMs climbing without matching speed gains, and a sensation that the transmission struggles to shift from first to second gear.
Have these transmission issues caused crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2024 Grand Highlander includes 1 crash and 1 injury among the complaints filed.