2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a complaint index of 20, one of the lowest among 21 model years, with just 3 complaints and 2 recalls on file. Brakes and engine are the most cited problem areas, but sample sizes are small.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 Highlander Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 29.5 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (67%)
- Engine2 (67%)
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the multimedia screen washing out white and becoming unreadable shortly after purchase.
- Some describe the SD card reader and GPS failing to work along with repeated Bluetooth restart loops.
- Automatic wipers, blind spot warning, and forward collision alerts were reported as intermittently non-functional.
- One owner reported a brake power low warning at 35 mph with illuminated warning lights and a firm brake pedal, occurring at 55,000 miles.
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V520000Aug 23, 2017Other1,121 vehicles
Equipment
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
Risk: The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
- NHTSA 17V295000May 2, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires409 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Highlander Hybrid has a complaint index of 20, ranking 17th worst out of 21 model years, which points to relatively few reported problems compared to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are split evenly between brakes and engine issues, each accounting for 67% of the complaint share, along with isolated reports involving electrical, fuel system, and wiper components.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for this year: one for improperly torqued roof rail cross bar fasteners and one covering spare tire pressure adjustment across several Toyota models.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 28.5 mpg combined (29.5 city, 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.
- How does the 2017 Highlander Hybrid compare to the worst model years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 20 is far lower than the 2006 model year's index of 100, which NHTSA data shows is the worst year for the Highlander Hybrid line.