2011 Toyota Highlander

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What changed

New styling at both ends, a 50/50 split third row and rear climate controls on the base and SE, and the Sport dropped. The Hybrid moves to a 3.5L V6 with 280 hp combined.^1,2

Motors: Three electric motors^6,2
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic^3,1, 6-speed automatic¹, Continuously variable^6,2
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive^3,1, All-wheel drive^3,1, Hybrid all-wheel drive^6,2
Trims: Base^3,1, SE^7,1, Limited^3,1, Hybrid^6,2
Packages: Third-row delete³, Towing prep package¹, Cold Weather package², Leather package²

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Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Power rear hatch faults All years One source so far

What to check: Open and close the power hatch several times from the key and the switch.

Edmunds' 2011 page says some owners report problems with the power rear hatch.

Sources ¹

15V689000 2008–2011
The power window master switch may be unevenly greased, letting dirt and moisture short it, overheat it and possibly start a fire.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15}

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: High-mileage V6 trucks that were maintained All years One source so far

In one BITOG thread on a 2011 V6 with 120,000 miles, three members speak well of it, and one says they are good for 300,000 miles if maintained well.¹⁶

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.