Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V179000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V744000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V595000 Instrument Panel Failure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander earns an average reliability rating due to moderate owner complaints in key areas like powertrain and engine, alongside multiple recalls. While generally robust, specific issues warrant careful monitoring.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| instrument panel | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake pads and fluid
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Faulty instrument panel
- Engine misfires
- Unusual transmission noises
- Diminishing fuel efficiency
- Back over prevention issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.