1997 Toyota Highlander Problems: 1 Complaint, 0 Recalls

The worst 1997 Toyota Highlander problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Engine seizureOpened April 30, 2002, closed June 20, 2002

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Highlander 19

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Aug 17, 2023 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
Jan 12, 2022 Service bulletinPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
Mar 17, 2021 Service bulletinToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
Feb 3, 2021 Service bulletinReplacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
Apr 7, 2020 Service bulletinObsolete notice
Apr 6, 2020 Service bulletinSupersession notice
Aug 31, 2018 Service bulletinObsolete notice
Jul 31, 2018 Service bulletinRevision notice
Jan 11, 2018 Service bulletinSupersession notice
Nov 21, 2017 Service bulletinObsolete notice

See all 19 bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Highlander

What 1997 Toyota Highlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Visibility · 26,000 miles · CA

Driver side sun visor falls down and will not stay up---impedes vision.

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Questions about the 1997 Toyota Highlander

Is the 1997 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Toyota Highlander, fewer than a typical Highlander model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Toyota Highlander?

Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Highlander have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Highlander have the most visibility problems?

The Toyota Highlander model years with the most visibility complaints are 2002 (139 complaints), 2010 (42 complaints) and 2011 (36 complaints).

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1997 Toyota Highlander problems