2007 Toyota Highlander Reliability
The 2007 Toyota Highlander has 234 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Compared with nearby Highlander model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Highlander's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
234
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
25
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Toyota Highlander complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 82 | 35% |
| Electrical system | 51 | 22% |
| Speed control / throttle | 31 | 13% |
| Visibility / wipers | 19 | 8% |
| Engine | 15 | 6% |
| Stability control | 14 | 6% |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 14 | 6% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 12 | 5% |
2007 Toyota Highlander recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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 vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 11V342000 | Jun 29, 2011 | Electrical system | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Highlander hybrid and lexus rx400h passenger cars manufactured from February 16, 2005, through August 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during… |
| 13V396000 | Sep 4, 2013 | Hybrid propulsion system — inverter | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | 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 and 4x4,… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | 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, 2007-2011… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Highlander years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Highlander analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 225 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2006 | 649 | 11 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 234 | 6 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 602 | 14 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2009 | 174 | 10 | Service brakes | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Toyota Highlander
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Toyota Highlander reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Highlander reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Highlander has 234 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Compared with nearby Highlander model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Highlander's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Highlander problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Highlander are service brakes (82), electrical system (51), speed control / throttle (31), visibility / wipers (19). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Highlander, including 10V035000 (equipment — other / labels) and 10V036000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Toyota Highlander compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 649 complaints and 11 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 602 complaints and 14 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 234 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Toyota Highlander?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Highlander, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.