3rd gen Toyota Highlander 2014–2019

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

Larger again, with seats for up to eight, a 2.7L four on the LE and a 3.5L V6 on the rest. A stronger V6 and an 8-speed came for 2017.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Uncomfortable front seats 2015

What to check: Drive it for an hour before buying, with the people who will ride in it.

The top 2015 problem on CarComplaints.com. Thirteen owners on one page report back, neck or leg pain from the seats, several naming a lack of lumbar or tilt adjustment; none reports a fix.

Sources ^1,2
Transmission failure 2017

What to check: Listen for a whine, and feel for shudder or a car that drags as if the parking brake were on.

The top 2017 problem on CarComplaints.com. Four owners of V6 2017s on one page report the transmission failing, between 15,000 and 112,000 miles.

Sources ^3,4

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: 2015 and 2016 2015–2016 One source so far

SlashGear lists both among the best Highlander years, for few recalls and complaints.⁵
Sought after: 2018 and 2019 2018–2019 One source so far

SlashGear lists both among the best Highlander years, though most of their complaints and recalls concern the fuel system.⁵
Avoid: 2017 2017 Less sought after One source so far

SlashGear lists the 2017 among the years to avoid, for complaints and recalls about the electrics, fuel system and brakes.⁵

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