Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 509 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 #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V244000 Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 215 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 89 complaints
- Unknown or Other 83 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Electrical System 56 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 19 complaints
Of the 509 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 509 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Toyota Highlander shows an average reliability with notable issues related to the fuel pump, as highlighted in recalls and complaints. While the power train and fuel system have seen multiple complaints, the vehicle generally maintains a fair cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$800 | very common |
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
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 pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump noise
- Delayed acceleration
- Vibration during driving
- Check engine light
- Unusual brake response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Toyota Highlander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.