Toyota Highlander AWD LE

20172019 · 3 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
23
Best
23

The Toyota Highlander AWD LE has been tested by the EPA across 3 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2019. Over this period, the Highlander AWD LE has achieved a consistent combined fuel economy rating of 23 MPG. 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
2019
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
23
2018
23
2017
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Highlander AWD LE) 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 AWD LE. 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
300
Total Deaths
99

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.7%
Fire Occurrence
2.0%
Speeding Involved
12.3%
DUI Involved
7.3%
Primary Impact Zone

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

74%
Front
13%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2022
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2021
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2020
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.26
2019
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2018
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.30
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2019
1
2018
3
2017
4
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