Toyota Highlander

About

The Toyota Highlander , also known as the Toyota Kluger in some markets, is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2000.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Body: 5-door SUV
Class: Mid-size crossover SUV
Also sold as: Toyota Kluger (Japan, 2000–2007; Australia, 2000–present)

Generations

XU202000–2006

XU402007–2012

XU502013–2018 XU702019–2025

2026–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

XU40 2007–2012

2011

2008

XU70 2019–2025

Hybrid

2022

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (20/28)	389	$2,950/yr
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (21/29)	372	$2,800/yr

Economy & emissionsSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

5/10

EPA greenhouse

5/10

EPA smog

5/10

EPA fuel economy

$2,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

12.4

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: California LEV-III ULEV70

Safety — NHTSA crash test

★★★★★

Overall

★★★★★

Front

★★★★★

Side

★★★★★

Rollover

Stability control · StandardCollision warning · StandardLane-keep assist · StandardRollover risk: 16.4%

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 5 · Complaints: 205 · Investigations: 10

Equipment
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Structure
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.
Tires
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Tires
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."

Top recall areas: Equipment · Structure · Tires · Seats

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

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Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

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News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Toyota Highlander's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Highlander on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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