2016 Toyota Highlander Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 4% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“Twice the awd system has failed. 12/28/2016 and march 17/ 2019. The check engine light comes on the the 4wd shuts down along with the trac and vehicle stability system. Under both times the car was being operated in extreme weather conditions of deep heavy snow, slush, ice and mud. The vehicle will not allow the wheels to spins enabling me to keep moving in the hazardous conditions. I needed to shift between 1, 2 and 3 gears to engage the higher revs to spins the tire to keep the car from getting stuck or sliding off the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11189699, filed 2019-03, 50,000 miles“When driving, periodically, under no particular road or weather condition, the check awd system, ABS, brake and stability control warning lights light up. When warning lights are on, only the front wheels will drive and stability control is inactive. Real wheels are not active. This condition may last five to ten minutes, then return to normal. This has occurred 10 to 15 times in the last six months.”
NHTSA complaint #11255152, filed 2019-09, 38,000 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 2016 Toyota Highlander
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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