Midsize SUVs · XU70 generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 73 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,285 to own, including $2,797 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Highlander.
Reliability
73/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,797
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
24 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$24,211
$21,306 – $27,116, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
322
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 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 73 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 73 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 322 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,797 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,285 over 5 years: $3,988 in lost value, $2,797 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,211 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.