With 2 recalls and 109 complaints, the 2016 Toyota Highlander rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

109

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18E1070002018-27-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).

The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V7750002016-24-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Toyota Highlander's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 109 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other16

02Service Brakes13

03Electrical System8

04Visibility/wiper6

05Exterior Lighting6

109 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

20–28mpg combined

18-28city

24-28hwy

$1,550-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Highlander ranges from 20 to 28 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Highlander Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

28mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city28 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus - Automatic (AV-S6)

28mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

28 city28 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Highlander 2WD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.7L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Highlander 2WD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Highlander AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Highlander

37States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,00110%

CACalifornia

8048%

FLFlorida

6737%

PAPennsylvania

4695%

NYNew York

4665%

DCWashington DC

4044%

NJNew Jersey

3423%

ILIllinois

3353%

NCNorth Carolina

3273%

DEDelaware

3203%

GAGeorgia

3163%

MDMaryland

2993%

NHNew Hampshire

2793%

OROregon

2693%

MNMinnesota

2493%

MAMassachusetts

2312%

WAWashington

2272%

AZArizona

2192%

MOMissouri

2112%

COColorado

2102%

TNTennessee

1852%

RIRhode Island

1482%

IN145

AL144

MI142

OH135

UT123

WI123

OK121

KY95

ME66

LA63

NE61

NV58

AR52

CT51

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Toyota Highlander?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Highlander a good car to buy?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

You'll get between 20 and 28 MPG combined from the 2016 Toyota Highlander, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

Out of 109 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.