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Toyota Highlander

2nd gen Toyota Highlander 2008–2013

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

  • Sought after: High-mileage V6 trucks that were maintained All years One source so far

    In one BITOG thread on a 2011 V6 with 120,000 miles, three members speak well of it, and one says they are good for 300,000 miles if maintained well.1

  • Avoid: 2008 2008 Less sought after One source so far

    SlashGear lists the 2008 among the years to avoid, for the number of complaints and recalls against both the gas and Hybrid models.2

  • Avoid: 2010 2010 Less sought after One source so far

    SlashGear lists the 2010 among the years to avoid, for electrical and brake complaints and investigations into the steering column.2

Before you pay

Open the buyer's checklist

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.

Sources

  1. BITOG (2011 Highlander, 120,000 miles)
  2. SlashGear (best years)