2007 Toyota Highlander
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 124
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 124 complaints
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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
29% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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The brake actuator for the hybrid system has failed. My vehicle brake pedal is difficult do depress and unsafe to drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Subject: Urgent Safety Concern - Recurring Issues with Toyota Highlander Hybrid Models Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, We owned the car since almost new, after repeated attempts with Toyota, like others 300K customers from...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-25
Also filed under Electrical system and seat belts
The brake actuator for the ABS system failed and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-29
Electrical system
19% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Toyota Highlander. After the contact returned home and parked the vehicle, the horn started to beep. The contact walked outside and observed sparks under the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-14
Horn stopped working, in motion, on a city street while turning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-07
Vehicle speed control
13% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact crashed into a wall as a result.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-07
My accelerator pedal got caught between my toes and bottom of my foot and the bottom of an open-toed shoe and I could not pull myself free to stop my car and I ran into a stopped car in front of me at an intersection, which was pushed into another...
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-13
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. While driving 5 MPH, pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, struck a curb, crossed the median, and crashed into two parked vehicles. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-24
Also filed under Air bags
Tires
6% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Visibility
6% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and glass, side/rear.
Show complaint excerpts
The driver's side sun visor drops and remains down at all times preventing driver full visability. The mechanism to keep the sun visor propped against car ceiling has failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
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2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
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2016-07-14Seats16V396000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V743000 · Seats
- Recall 16V396000 · Seats
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- Is the 2007 Toyota Highlander reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Highlander is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Highlander?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Highlander 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.