NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Toyota Highlander Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Toyota Highlander right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Toyota Highlander.
1997 Toyota Highlander owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Highlander, describing incidents dated April 16, 2010.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10509618 · Filed
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP---IMPEDES VISION. *TR
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Toyota Highlander in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP02-004: ENGINE SEIZURE
Closed June 20, 2002
Other Toyota Highlander model years
Check your 1997 Toyota Highlander VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Toyota Highlander at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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