2022 Toyota Highlander: Electrical – electronic driver's package total failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Highlander report: electrical – electronic driver's package total failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 11,000 miles.
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints for the 2022 Highlander in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769632 (filed 10/07/2026): “I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction regarding a failure of the power liftgate on my toyota highlander and the fact that i was required to pay out of pocket to have it repaired. the liftgate is an important and frequently used component of the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767146 (filed 09/26/2026): “Front camera unavailable, pksb malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Electrical – electronic driver's package total failure (2022 Highlander)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2022 Highlander
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