2014 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Toyota Highlander, 3% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 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.
“Gps/radio often turns off while driving. Screen completely goes blank and keeps trying to reset itself. Voice commands often don't work while driving or stationary. Blue tooth often doesn't connect while driving or stationary. Tailgate often doesn't close and takes multiple tries to get to working again when stationary. Spongy/broken spring sound coming from the rear of the car as I drove over uneven road. Rear left tail light always foggy and contains moisture even after replacing it. Chirping sound coming from right side of car when driving on highway on windy days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104631, filed 2018-06, 50,000 miles“2014 Toyota Highlander limited has begun making noise when traveling relatively slow (<30mph) on a normal road. When there's a very minor bump, a squeaky sound will come from the rear. It's not so noticeable on the freeway (perhaps fewer vibrations and/or the the wind noise overpowers it). Upon further investigation (riding in the back and listening for the source), it's coming from the rear-hatch door/car gap near the bottom corners. It sounds like the the powered hatch isn't fully tight and the weatherstrip is rubbing. However, the door doesn't feel or appear loose at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10655147, filed 2014-11, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that an abnormal squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The noise occurred intermittently while making turns. The dealer was not contacted. The contact researched the failure online and found that the failure was due to a damaged rear suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11101441, filed 2018-06, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10154793Feb 5, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 5, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles. ? The Introduction, Warranty…
- 10152566Nov 28, 2018TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 29, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0211-17.
- 10143947Jul 26, 2018TSB: Some 2014 ? 2018 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a vibration from the front brakes during light application of the brake pedal at highway speeds. Follow the…
- 10130005Feb 23, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 23, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles. ? The Introduction, Warranty…
- 10142505Apr 19, 2017TSB: Some 2014 ? 2017 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal squeak, squawk or groan type noise from the rear suspension when traveling over…
- 10132646Oct 5, 2016TT: POST TSB Rear Trailing Arm Noise.
- 10132627Sep 21, 2016TSB: Revision Notice: Production Change Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2014 model year Highlander…
- 10106004Jun 15, 2016Tt: post tsb rear trailing arm noise.
- 10134303Mar 4, 2016TSB: Some 2014 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise, like a ?squeak/squawk/groan? type noise, from the rear suspension when traveling…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
35 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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