Midsize SUVs · XU50 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 84 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,658 to own, including $2,512 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Highlander.
Reliability
84/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,512
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
23 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$19,890
$17,503 – $22,276, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
271
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 87/100 |
| 2023 | 68/100 |
| 2022 | 71/100 |
| 2021 | 38/100 |
| 2020 | 73/100 |
| 2019 | 58/100 |
| 2018 | 83/100 |
| 2017 | 84/100 |
| 2016 | 97/100 |
| 2015 | 92/100 |
No. It scores 84 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 84 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,512 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,658 over 5 years: $3,276 in lost value, $2,512 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $19,890 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.