2014 Toyota Highlander

▲ Better than typical

2014 Toyota Highlander
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:33:57.361Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 133 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	1
1998	1
1999	0
2000	0
2001	137
2002	301
2003	258
2004	286
2005	224
2006	274
2007	123
2008	403
2009	134
2010	216
2011	181
2012	181
2013	205
2014	133
2015	186
2016	109
2017	260
2018	254
2019	463
2020	298
2021	471
2022	219
2023	162
2024	39
2025	7
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I noticed the smell of wires burning, a billow of smoke started emitting from the two levers used to heat the seats near the gear shift area.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260504

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS T BONED ON PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS PUSHED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD ON COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180414

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 4%

4% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140317 — seat belts

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014.

Campaign 14V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — electrical system, seat belts

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V272000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140714 — seats

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V274000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141117 — fuel system, gasoline

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V576000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190129 — electrical system, visibility

Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles.

Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019.

Campaign 18E107000 — check if this car was fixed