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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2022 Toyota Highlander Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 266 total for the year
Median mileage
7,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2022 Toyota Highlander, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,400 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.

“According to Toyota, the wire harness needs to be replaced due to damages caused by animals (rodents). My main concern is, this vehicle is not safe to drive. Because if a midsize animal could find its way inside the engine compartment and caused so much damages to a car I drive every day, what would happen if a snake or a rat shows up inside the cabin while driving at 65 or 70 mph. Secondly, what types of materials are used to make these wires and other components in the vehicle? Why are these animals attracted to them in the first place? …”

NHTSA complaint #11520271, filed 2023-05

“The breaking system doesn’t take effect in speed and turn and when you leave the acceleration and the speed increase and loose control . Also the electrical system is damage not with seven month of brand new highlander hybrid . The rear cross traffic control and blind spot warning are coming . These is a serious electrical problem under 11,000 miles brand new vechile”

NHTSA complaint #11526228, filed 2023-06

“Component or system that malfunctioned: The braking system on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, specifically the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic friction braking, appears to malfunction intermittently. During braking, the vehicle sometimes lurches or surges forward instead of slowing smoothly, especially at low speeds or when braking downhill. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718753, filed 2026-02

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highland. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000. The contact stated the vehicle had a similar incident while in park, lurching forward as if trying to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11526496, filed 2023-06, 13,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and attempting to accelerate to enter the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle responded sluggishly. The vehicle emitted abnormal sounds as though the transmission was in neutral. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal all the way to the floorboard and the vehicle responded as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11470228, filed 2022-06, 1,800 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025330%
202412%
202395%
202283%
202192%
2020103%
2019133%
201893%
2017135%
201644%
2015116%
201454%
20133115%
2012148%
2011127%
20102210%
20091410%
20084511%
20071613%
20064315%
20053917%
20044014%
20032811%
20023110%
20011511%

Other parts of the 2022 Toyota Highlander

Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Body and structure
43 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Lane departure
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Toyota Highlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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