2017 Toyota Highlander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was in a rear impact collision in my Highlander. My vehicle was stationary on a highway, having stopped to avoid a collision, and was hit from behind at a relatively high rate of speed (estimated 55-65 MPH). My car was pushed into the car in front of it which caused a chain reaction with several other vehicles. Immediately after impact I began to feel neck and back pain and was transported to the hospital. Prior to transport, we noticed that my headrest had broken free in the impact and was laying on the back floorboard.”
NHTSA complaint #11271489, filed 2019-10, 15,000 miles“The new headrests are too far forward and create a literal pain in the neck. The new headrest requirements are causing the manufacturers to produce vehicles that the end users are having to modify, or set the seats at an angle that increases the likelihood of injury in an accident. This is true of most new vehicles. Please revise the new regulations.”
NHTSA complaint #11035631, filed 2017-10“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the driveshaft became exposed. In addition, the driver and passenger seat adjustment levers became detached from the seat harness. Oaklawn Toyota in oaklawn, il (60453-2668) was made aware of the issue and stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/28/17*lj****updated 10/24/17 *as the consumer stated the navigation system and radio failed. …”
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
77 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology