Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Toyota Highlander has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 216 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 #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V168000 Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V023000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 53 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 31 complaints
- Service Brakes 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 216 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Toyota Highlander faces several common issues, including electrical system problems and brake failures. With recalls on airbags and accelerator pedals, these concerns can lead to higher ownership costs and impact driver safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 45,000–75,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $350–$750 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive power windows
- Unusual brake noises
- Sticky accelerator pedal
- Airbag light on
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.