Midsize SUVs · XU70 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 38 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,781 to own, including $4,022 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Highlander.
Reliability
38/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,022
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
24 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$25,853
$22,751 – $28,956, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
533
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 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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.
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 |
Not especially. It scores 38 out of 100, below average for midsize SUVs; the 2015, 2016 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 38 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 533 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,022 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,781 over 5 years: $4,259 in lost value, $4,022 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,853 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (97/100) and the 2021 worst (38/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.