How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Highlander, which is 9% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Toyota Highlander?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on this model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Highlander transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,000 miles.

What transmission symptoms do 2011 Highlander owners report?

Owners describe a whining noise near 35 to 45 mph, brief stalling or hesitation when accelerating from a turn, and one case of the vehicle rolling on its own while parked.

How does the 2011 Highlander compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 model's 16 complaints and 9% share are higher than most nearby years like 2012 (7 complaints, 4%) and 2015 (7 complaints, 4%), but much lower than later years such as 2021 (222 complaints, 43%).

2011 Toyota Highlander Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Toyota Highlander, 9% of its 181 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 17,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 9% of 181
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 17,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a whining or whistling noise coming from the transmission when the vehicle reaches roughly 35 to 45 mph.
Some describe the vehicle briefly stalling or hesitating during acceleration when turning from a stop or moving slowly.
One owner reported the transmission trying to shift up or down and coasting instead, making the vehicle feel like it might stall while turning.
One report describes the vehicle rolling on its own while parked, with the gear shift not required to be in park for the engine to have been running.
One owner noted the transmission occasionally stalling for one to two seconds while accelerating between 30 and 40 mph.

When 2011 Toyota Highlander transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2011, latest Nov 26, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Nov 2025; peak Jun 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Highlander model year

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

20106 (3%)
201116 (9%)
20127 (4%)
201311 (5%)
20148 (6%)
20157 (4%)
20161 (1%)
201773 (27%)
201865 (25%)
2019195 (40%)
2020125 (40%)
2021222 (43%)
202253 (21%)
202320 (11%)
20243 (7%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Toyota Highlander have?: NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Highlander, which is 9% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Toyota Highlander?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on this model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Highlander transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,000 miles.
What transmission symptoms do 2011 Highlander owners report?: Owners describe a whining noise near 35 to 45 mph, brief stalling or hesitation when accelerating from a turn, and one case of the vehicle rolling on its own while parked.
How does the 2011 Highlander compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 model's 16 complaints and 9% share are higher than most nearby years like 2012 (7 complaints, 4%) and 2015 (7 complaints, 4%), but much lower than later years such as 2021 (222 complaints, 43%).