The 2011 Toyota Highlander has 370 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and structure. Owners most often flag engine transition concerns: apprehension about the long-term reliability of the newer turbocharged 2.4l 4-cylinder engine compared to the older, proven 3.5l v6. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Toyota Highlander vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Highlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 217 (2016) to 919 (2006). With 370 complaints, the 2011 Highlander sits about the same asthe model's median of 356.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Campaign 16V396000Southeast 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 Tacom…
seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
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visibility:power window devices and controls
Campaign 15V689000Toyota 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…
air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Campaign 13V014000Southeast 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, and RAV4; model year 2…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The Highlander is widely recognized as a reliable, practical, and comfortable family SUV, praised for its solid build quality, good ride comfort, and strong resale value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Highlander. See the full Highlander owner picture and every model year.
Used Highlander listings typically run $18,655–$29,616 across 2002 to 2024 model years.
Compare every Highlander year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.