2009 Toyota Highlander Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,299 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs, traction control, brake malfunction light on in dash due to the ABS brake pump and actuator not having enough power and a abnormal leak. The lights stay on for a day or 2 and go off for about the same time first time lights came on I hit pounding water on interstate on my way home from work at around 7pm an lost control of the vehicle. Luckily I didnt hit anything. The traction control, ABS is not working. I have seen where the 2008 models have been recalled for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11308266, filed 2020-02, 165,000 miles“This is for a 2009 Toyota Highlander hybrid limited with about 142000 miles. The vehicle has not been in any accidents and is not abused in any way. All maintenance are up to date with the major timing kit replaced most recently at about 140000. While driving the vehicle on normal roads (sometimes highway, sometime city roads), I get three warnings that pop up at the center screen between the air vents; 1) check ABS, 2) check brake system, and 3) brake malfunction. For the first two warnings, it is followed by have your vehicle checked by dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11253911, filed 2019-09, 142,299 miles“While driving down the expressway with the family (50mph), check engine light and traction control suddenly turn on and flicker on and off randomly. Engine power hesitates. At the stoplight, check engine light continues to turn on, and off randomly, as well as traction control light. Engine appears to be stalling at times, and RPM bounces between 500-900. Acceleration when pressing against gas pedal results in uneven acceleration. Pulled vehicle off to the side, turned engine off, and examined vehicle. Examined vehicle and do not see anything suspicious. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533441, filed 2013-08, 15,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
26 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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