2017 Toyota Highlander Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 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.
“On thursday, september 5th I hit a piece of wood on the highway while driving about 72 MPH. The wood was the size of a typical piece of firewood. My tire instantly went flat and I pulled over immediately. Upon inspection, I saw that the rim broke into two pieces. Essentially, while I was pulling over, I was driving on a 1/4 lip of broken wheel rim. I was shocked that this could even happen. This is remarkably dangerous and could have resulted in something much more harmful than a flat tire. I would like to know what material this rim is made of. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254003, filed 2019-09, 38,500 miles“I had my car brand new, when I start driving my front tires brakes sometimes make noises also when I turn around I heard my front tires make noise, I always do oil and maintance service by Toyota dealership, I told them all the time they sayed checked everythings normal, they always sayed, and engine check lights was on when I was driving after only 2 yrs, they sayed I have pay fee for service engine had something going on, it did not cover it, also now when I am driving on freeway about 70-80 miles I heard some wierd noise on my car bottom area, I did double check down, it does not and…”
NHTSA complaint #11390928, filed 2021-01, 9,800 miles“I had this car 2017 brand new, after 10000 mile, I heard some noises for my front wheels, I did my oil and maintance service often by Toyota dealership,I told them all the time about brakes and front wheel make some noises, they always everythings looks fine, after 2 yrs I had engine check lights on, I went to Toyota dealership, and they sayed it s not covered I have pay my own money for fixed, they sayed engine misfire on cylinder, for new car only driving 2yrs, it s happened feb/05/2019, after 6 months they found front passenger outer cv boot leaking and I have to pay my own packet too…”
NHTSA complaint #11390931, filed 2021-01, 48,939 miles“Purchased new tires goodyear aviva at walmart covington la on aug 2019 the car pulled as soon as I purchased them and they said to get alignment. Well after 2 alignments at Toyota and a third at autoville repair shop they came to conclusion it was bad tires. These tires have only 2000 miles on them and walmart wont credit anything. They will kill people if you dont do anything about this problem . I am 70 years old and these are worst tires I ever owned please help people stay alive and recall them.”
NHTSA complaint #11321008, filed 2020-04“I purchased my Highlander new in 2017 and I have had consistent electrical issues. I the radio has consistently fluctuated between bass, treble, and off for no apparent reason. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer 4 times and still no change. I have replaced the battery 3 times although I only have 25,000 miles on 55,000mile tires, the tire treads are wearing quickly. I rarely go anywhere and when I do it is on smooth surfaced, well-maintained roads. All maintenance is completed at the dealership, including rotation and balancing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443368, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10172861Feb 25, 2020TT: Some 2014-2020 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles are equipped with alloy wheels that are clad with a plastic cover. Use of a heat gun to facilitate removal of…
- 10155237Feb 22, 2019TT: Some Highlander and Sienna clad/chrome wheels might experience bubbling and/or peeling off on the wheel coating (see picture below). Table below shows the wheel part numbers…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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