Is the Toyota Highlander Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Toyota Highlander Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 5 | 18 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2023 | 7 | 93 | 4 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2022 | 6 | 108 | — | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2021 | 5 | 276 | 14 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2020 | 5 | 163 | 16 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2019 | 3 | 255 | 15 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2018 | 4 | 173 | 18 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 174 | 22 | — | 66 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Highlander Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Highlander scores 3 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Toyota Highlander Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 1262 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota Highlander reliable?+
The Toyota Highlander scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 39 recall campaigns and 1262 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Highlander is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Highlander achieved the highest reliability score of 80/100 with 1 recall and 2 complaints.
How many miles does a Highlander last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Toyota Highlander owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Highlander will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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