2017 Toyota Highlander: multiple warning lights

Filed Nov 15, 2024 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with several warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that an image with the brake pedal depressed was displayed. The contact was informed by his wife that the vehicle then stalled. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle and assistance was provided to push the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Fuel system · WA

Car started to not start after getting fuel. Come to find out the purge valve was remaining stuck open. Dealer told me that this was concerning as it was allowing vapor to gather in my engine. Vehicle was confirmed by two different Toyota dealerships to have faulty purge valve. The purge valve would cause all the warning lights to come on in the Highlander, telling you your AWD system was bad to other warning lights. In doing research this seems to be a problem in various years of Toyota Highlanders. Concerning that something related to controlling fuel vapor could be this common and leading to a build up that could cause something more serious to happen.

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Within 6 months of purchasing this car used at a Toyota dealership, the check engine, exclamation light, and "Go to dealership/check AWD" lights came on. I took it to the dealership who told me it would cost $250 just to check the lights. I took it to a car parts store who said "it's throwing a bunch of old codes". The dealership also suggested during oil change about $800 worth of work needing to be done and said my warranty I purchased would not cover it so I left. I had the fuel system flush done somewhere else.The lights went off for about a week and then came back on. About a month later.... While driving down the highway at a speed of approximately 60 mph, the rpm's and speedometer went haywire - jiggling and then decreased (and a weird sound like the car revving) even though foot was on gas, the car rapidly lost power and had to pull over on side of highway at night - this is of course very unsafe. Had to pull over and turn off car. Would not start right away but did after a few minutes. Took to mechanic - they could not find anything wrong. Could not reproduce. A few days later, after getting gas, car would not start. Had to wait an hour and then it did. Took back to mechanic, discovered water on spark plugs so had spark plugs replaced. Four days later, all the warning lights back on and car running roughly (like maybe lightly missing?). Component or system failure cause still unknown and yes it is available for inspection. Very frustrated and frankly a bit terrified to drive this very expensive vehicle.

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · Electrical · CO

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission failure & power steering control replacement. Yes available to inspect How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? We were on a family trip with two young kids in the mountains and going very low speeds... maybe 10 miles per hour. Our car stopped working. In the middle of a rush hour in heat at the top of the mountain, we had to get from the far left lane to the far right to stop. While trying to get over, the car jerked, revved, and we almost got into accidents because I just couldn't get the car to go without delayed reactions and then jerked to a fast motion. VERY UNSAFE! At the same time, check engine light, ABD, and sensor lights flashed on. I got on the side to turn the car off and on again and tried to go a little at a snail pace speed and still the same thing happened. We had to get towed over 100 miles away to our home with young kids. When we got it looked at, the transmission company let me know we had to replace it and we had a unsalvageable transmission and we needed to purchase a new one. He also ,mentioned he was suspicious because he doesnt regularly get my type of car but coincidentally he has seen at least 3 with the same make model and even color in his shop in the last couple of months. The sensor lights were a completely separate problem that happened at the same exact time, very suspicious. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes on both issues Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? only transmission company and certified Toyota servicer Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Both warning lights appeared after the first jerking and dangerous switching lanes event. once we got over, all lights came on

Filed May 27, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CO

When turning on the car the emergency hybrid system states to put in P and take foot off brake. Car will not stop. When in car wash on neutral car would not go into drive and rolled out and was able to find spot but couldn’t turn off and back on. Has occurred multiple times. Multiple Warning lights on dash light up when it occurs.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Fuel system · 10,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander.the contact stated while driving 60 MPH,when multiple warning lights began to illuminate and the vehicle seized.the contact was able restart the ignition and drive away.the vehicle was taken to local dealer lia toyota of rockland (618 ny-303, blauvelt, ny 10913:(845) 367-4219),where it was diagnosed with needing the mac sensor plug to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure.the vehicle was taken back to lia toyota of rockland and was diagnosed with needing "unknown recall" to be completed. Repairs were completed.the contact stated on 2/27/2020, while driving 55 MPH,when the vehicle seized.the contact attempted to glide to the right side of the road when another vehicle rear ended him.the airbags did not deploy.the contact sustained injured on his back column and seek medical attention at a near hospital.a police report was filed.the vehicle was taken rivera toyota service & parts center(255 kisco ave, mt kisco, ny 10549:(866) 982-4310),where it was diagnosed with needing unknown sensor to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired.the contact stated when attempting to park on the side of the road but the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and he drove over a large branch,which detached the rear bumper.the airbags did not deploy.the contact stated he did not have any injuries or seek medical attention. No police report was filed.the contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken back rivera toyota service & parts center and was informed the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline),however,the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer had made aware of the issue.VIN tool confirms parts not available.the failure mileage was approximately 10,000. *recall related.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Electrical · 19,800 miles · MI

2017 with just under 20k miles. Vehicle stalled from stop while at a a red light. Would not restart. Only clicks from start button. Multiple warning lights. Had been driven on city streets 5 miles of 6 mile commute. Car also required jump start twice in past week. Dealer evaluation one day prior to stall " battery checks out fine". I'm afraid there's something more serious going on.

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 27,800 miles · PA

I was driving on an interstate with dynamic speed control on. The car slowed appropriately to match the speed of the the vehicle ahead of me. Suddenly several warning lights and messages appeared: master warning light, check engine, check awd, go to toyota dealer, engine power loss.the car slowed to about 35 miles an hour (in a 65 MPH area) while traffic in front of me was at (or above) the speed limit. I was able to safely get to the shoulder and turn the car off. I took a few minutes to use my smartphone to find the nearest dealer and planned to go off the exit (which was just a few yard ahead) and try to make it to the dealer on side roads. When I restarted the car all lights and warnings were off and the car drove without incident until I reached the dealer near my residence, about 100 miles away. The service rep at the dealer advised I had traveled too far since the incident for their computer analysis to work and he had no advice except to go to the nearest dealer if it ever happened again. I would like to have some info on how to avoid such an incident again.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Engine · 17,000 miles · CA

On august 10th 2018, I was driving my 2017 highlander with 17,000 miles on a major highway in california when I accelerated hard to pass other vehicles. Suddenly the highlander lost all power with all the bells and whistles sounding. The orange triangular warning/check engine lights came on with the all wheel drive system failure flashing needing immediate service. I was able the get to the side of the highway without getting killed and turned the car off. After a minute I was able to restart the car and all the warning lights reset. This was the second time this happened. First time this happened the highlander had only 4,000 miles on it and was under the same circumstances. I was trying to pass. When I took it to the dealership in reno nv they said all the error codes were not captured and they had not heard of this issue despite many complaints on the internet as well as this site? I was told there was nothing they could do without an error code. They suggested the next time it happens, do not restart the car and have it towed the a dealership to try and recapture an error code. I filed a claim with toyota corp but they lead me to think that they don't investigate incidents like this unless there are numerous complaints. I have advised my family of this dangerous condition with the highlander and if any one gets hurt or killed please sue the heck out of them. This is a very dangerous symptom with the highlander that is going to get somebody killed and toyota doesn't seem to care.