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Toyota Highlander 4WD

2001–2013 · 20 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
19
Best
21
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The Toyota Highlander 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2013. Over this period, the Highlander 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2007
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150162219MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2006
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150162219MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
2005
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150162219MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150162219MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
19
2012
19
2011
19
2010
19
2009
19
2008
19
2007
20
2006
20
2005
21
2004
20
2003
19
2002
19
2001
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Highlander 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Highlander 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota Highlander grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,190
Total Deaths
505

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.2%
Fire Occurrence
2.8%
Speeding Involved
11.3%
DUI Involved
11.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
12%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes130
Fatalities
63
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2022
Fatal Crashes124
Fatalities
70
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2021
Fatal Crashes134
Fatalities
65
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2020
Fatal Crashes101
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2019
Fatal Crashes125
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2018
Fatal Crashes125
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2017
Fatal Crashes129
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2016
Fatal Crashes132
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.28
2015
Fatal Crashes104
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2014
Fatal Crashes86
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.36
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2013
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
8
2006
3
2005
2
2004
4
2003
1
2001
3
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