Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V396000 Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Hybrid Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an average reliability rating due to recurring inverter issues and a moderate number of complaints about service brakes. However, it remains a viable option with proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverter module | 50,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$3,500 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Power window controls | 40,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement annually
- Battery health check annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on the dashboard
- Diminished brake performance
- Unusual engine noises
- Power window failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.