2015 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 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.
“Popping sound coming from right front side when breaking to a stop at all speeds. The problem was first noticed at around 2500 miles and the car was taken to the dealer at around 2900 miles. Dealer inspected it and couldn't find what the problem was. Then as instructed by Toyota replaced the right front strut assembly but that didn't fix the problem. The car was returned to me and I was told there were no safety concerns and that Toyota was sending one of their techs to troubleshoot, but that may take a couple of weeks. In the mean time the problem seems to be getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10774161, filed 2015-09, 2,500 miles“Clunking noise from rear end of vehicle when braking, dealer was authorized to change rear away bars and shocks, no fix, now Toyota corp., says this is normal characteristic of vehicle ? I don't feel safe driving vehicle with noise, and as brakes feel soft also.”
NHTSA complaint #10746188, filed 2015-08, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the subframe fractured due to the rear bolts on the frame being too tight. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear bolts were not properly installed from the factory associated with the torque. The dealer inspected the subframe and stated that it did not need to be replaced. The dealer replaced the rear hybrid drive motor, rear differential, the entire exhaust system from the motor to the muffler, and the driver side suspension control arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839563, filed 2016-03, 11,562 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 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.
- 10106004Jun 15, 2016Tt: post tsb rear trailing arm noise.
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 2015 Toyota Highlander
52 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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