2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Only 22 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 197 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
I almost got in to an accident on 5/11/2018 due to the ABS system not stopping the vehicle while driving in i-95.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-26
I was driving to pick up my son when a brake malfunction warning light came on indicating a problem with ABS system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-05
Engine
3 of 22 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-07
Steering
2 of 22 total reports mention: steering.
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Defective intermediate steering shaft. Clunking, etc. Seems dangerous, no recall.... This is one complaint to add to the numerous others. Toyota, when are you going to do something about this?
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-09
Hybrid propulsion system
2 of 22 total reports mention: hybrid propulsion system, most commonly citing inverter.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…
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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
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2013-11-04Hybrid propulsion system13V396000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
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2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.
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2018-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-11-20 Upper Steering Column Separation
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2018-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-02 Steering Column Separation
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
- Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 13V396000 · Hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.