Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Toyota Highlander has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 272 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 #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E107000 Water May Enter Windshield Wire Harness NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V520000 Improperly Torqued Roof Rails Fastener NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V295000 Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 78 complaints
- Unknown or Other 53 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 28 complaints
- Service Brakes 28 complaints
Of the 272 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 272 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Toyota Highlander exhibits reliability concerns, primarily in its power train, electrical system, and engine, consistent with its recall and complaint data. Issues are not overwhelming but should be considered.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $900–$2,200 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 65,000–95,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noise from drivetrain
- Dashboard warning lights
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Delayed gear engagement
- Braking inefficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.