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2019 Toyota Highlander Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 505 total for the year
Median mileage
96,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,200 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with head gasket failure, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11695320, filed 2025-10, 124,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the crankshaft sensor. The contact was informed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11602887, filed 2024-07, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle began to loose automotive power and stalled. During the incident, several warning messages were activated which included the check engine light and the ABS warning. While inspecting the vehicle smoke and fire began to stream from under the engine hood and moments later the frontend of the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11608736, filed 2024-08, 96,200 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025110%
201931%
201731%
201611%
201521%
201331%
201221%
201153%
201021%
200954%
2008184%
200722%
2006218%
200584%
2004207%
20034618%
2002238%
20011712%

Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Transmission and drivetrain
211 complaintsFuel system
109 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Highlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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