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Vehicle safety record
1997 Toyota Highlander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Toyota Highlander with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Highlander year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Toyota Highlander problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1997 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Toyota Highlander. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Highlander
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Toyota Highlander: every year compared
All Highlander years1997 Toyota Highlander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Toyota Highlander | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,380 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 774 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER | 264 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 225 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Subaru Outback | 79 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Dodge Durango | 4 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 0 | 12 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Toyota Camry | 558 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Highlander
Does the 1997 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Toyota Highlander right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Highlander?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Toyota Highlander had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 25, 2013 and the latest on April 25, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Toyota Highlander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota Highlander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Highlander years have the most complaints?
2021 (543), 2019 (511), 2008 (406). See every Toyota Highlander year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Toyota Highlander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data