How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 31 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, which is 12% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Toyota Highlander?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake problem area on this model year.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Highlander?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 15,000 miles.

Have brake issues on the 2017 Highlander caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area shows 6 crashes and 8 injuries, with no reported fires.

2017 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 31 brake complaints for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, 12% of its 267 total complaints. There are 6 crashes and 8 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 31; 12% of 267
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report a "brake power low, stop in a safe place" warning appearing along with the vehicle failing to start or the brake pedal becoming difficult to release.
Some drivers describe the vehicle failing to stop when the brake pedal was depressed, leading to a crash.
Several complaints describe the automatic emergency braking or pre-collision system engaging unexpectedly or failing to activate when needed.
Owners note persistent noises from the front wheels or brakes that dealership inspections did not identify as a problem.
One driver reported a warning display combined with sudden unintended acceleration and loss of brake control.

When 2017 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2017, latest Mar 25, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Mar 2026; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Highlander model year

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

201035 (16%)
201119 (10%)
201215 (8%)
201319 (9%)
20144 (3%)
201517 (9%)
201623 (21%)
201731 (12%)
201860 (23%)
201924 (5%)
202041 (13%)
202167 (13%)
202238 (15%)
202318 (10%)
20248 (19%)
20252 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?: NHTSA lists 31 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, which is 12% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Toyota Highlander?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake problem area on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Highlander?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 15,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2017 Highlander caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area shows 6 crashes and 8 injuries, with no reported fires.