1997 Toyota Highlander
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 301 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2004 | 286 |
| 2005 | 224 |
| 2006 | 278 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 404 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 216 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 182 |
| 2013 | 207 |
| 2014 | 136 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 271 |
| 2018 | 272 |
| 2019 | 505 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2021 | 531 |
| 2022 | 260 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver side sun visor falls down and will not stay up---impedes vision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 1997 Toyota 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 1997 Toyota Highlander?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Highlander have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.