2016 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.
“Towing capabilities are not congruent with the specification per manual... Rear suspension is very weak and cannot handle the weight of the cabin cargo and the weight of trailing up to 5,000 lbs safely... Multiple pictures (1 attached) taken but did not drive on the road for safety reasons for it passengers”
NHTSA complaint #10906960, filed 2016-09, 2,500 miles“Had cv boot and control arm work at 30k miles caught it in time in 2021 and dealer fixed it. 2 years later same issue if i had bot taken it to dealer and just did oil changes myself cv boot and control arm would break during operation. Seems like they have serious issues with cv boots and control arms at low miles. I only have 50k miles to have a second replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11552727, filed 2023-10Related 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 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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