Should I Buy a Toyota Highlander?

Complete buying guide for the Toyota Highlander: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Toyota Highlander model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Second-Row Seat Back Failure To Lock — 3 reports
• Cvt Transmission Failure/Whining — 2 reports
• Insufficient Load Rating On Accessory Tires — 2 reports
• Fuel Pump Failure — 2 reports
• Delayed/Loss Of Braking Action — 1 reports
• Vehicle Not Accelerating/Bucking — 1 reports
• Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction — 1 reports
• Third Row Center Seat Belt Anchor Defect — 1 reports
• Panoramic View Monitor Display Failure — 1 reports
• Instrument Panel Display Malfunction — 1 reports

All Model Years