Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Toyota Highlander has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 193 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 #15V144000 Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 52 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
- Structure 32 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 12 complaints
Of the 193 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 193 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$8,600AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Toyota Highlander exhibits average reliability. The most pressing concerns include electrical system issues and potential EPS failures. While not predominant, the existing complaints and recalls suggest owners should be vigilant about these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Power steering | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Brakes | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$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
- Tire rotations
- Cabin and engine air filter change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- EPS light indicator
- Unresponsive or heavy steering
- Engine stalling
- Frequent brake squealing
- Intermittent electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.