Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Toyota Highlander has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 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 #18E107000 Water May Enter Windshield Wire Harness NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V576000 Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V272000 Improper Seat Belt Restraint Software/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V274000 Second Row Right-Hand Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V051000 Third Row Middle Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS No. 210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Structure 32 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 6 complaints
- Seat Belts 5 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Toyota Highlander has an average reliability rating due to recalls on its electrical and fuel systems and some complaints regarding its structure and power train. While generally dependable, these issues suggest occasional problems might arise during ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| Air bag ECU software | 50,000–75,000 miles | $100–$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
- Brake inspection and adjustment
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.