Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Highlander has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Tires 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
Of the 124 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 124 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Highlander has an average reliability, with some concerns regarding service brakes and electrical systems. These, along with other lesser-reported issues, contribute to average ownership costs and upkeep. Recall data mainly involves the seat heating system and labeling, not directly affecting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| visibility/wiper | 60,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Replace air filters and spark plugs
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake squeaking or grinding
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unintended acceleration
- Vibration while braking
- Difficulties with transmission shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.