Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 231
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2024: 231 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2024	231
2025	72
2026	36

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

21% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, occasionally there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28

I own a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX with approximately 34,000 miles. The vehicle has experienced repeated delayed or absent acceleration from a complete stop, creating a serious risk when entering traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

I've had consistent issues with the vehicle accelerating and shifting. These include sluggish acceleration, loss of power and sputtering when we've come to a complete stop and starting to move again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

Engine

16% · 38 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 35 reports

Air bags

13% · 30 reports

CRASHINJURY

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400lb animal strike, no warning lamps on, sensors was replaced from Toyota Ashland KY last year. My wife and 14 year old daughter was in the front seats. Traveling speeds was 55mph zone was traveling approx 45mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08

I was just recently in an accident where I was T-boned by another driver. My side air bags did not deploy. There is structural damage and my front passenger tire is laid in this this wasn't a light tap on my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-27

Vehicle speed control

10% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate immediately while the accelerator pedal was depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2024-09-16Equipment24V548000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

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2024-11-04Air bags24V461000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.

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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 38 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 24V548000 · Equipment
Recall 24V461000 · Air bags
Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.