Trim Report

Toyota Highlander XSE2018

Includes:HIGHLANDER|XSE
$23,500
Starting From
951
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 951 active dealer listings as of

Min $23,500
Max $68,980
From $23,500
Fresh

XSE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,000
$9K–$43K
630 listings107,540 avg miles
Bronze Edition
From$28,900
40 listings|$29K–$43K
L
From$17,000
291 listings|$17K–$41K
LE
From$6,950
1,601 listings|$7K–$48K
Limited
From$1,600
2,352 listings|$2K–$70K
Limited Platinum
From$9,989
334 listings|$10K–$40K
Platinum
From$23,000
2,194 listings|$23K–$80K
Plus
From$7,300
250 listings|$7K–$30K
SE
From$2,200
281 listings|$2K–$30K
Sport
From$3,495
55 listings|$3K–$19K
XLE
From$9,995
5,220 listings|$10K–$65K
XSE
From$23,500
951 listings|$24K–$69K

2018 Toyota Highlander XSE Pricing

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Where to Find Toyota Highlander XSE

Location data for all 2018 Toyota Highlander trims combined

37States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Toyota Highlander Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Toyota Highlander trims

Elevated

The 2018 Toyota Highlander's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 246 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
246
Complaints
21
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
18V2110002018-03-04
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has accumulated 246 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train44
02Service Brakes33
03Unknown Or Other22
04Fuel/propulsion System13
05Engine13
246 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Toyota Highlander trims

22–29mpg combined
·
19-30city
·
24-28hwy
·
$1,500-$2,000/yr

With 8 configurations tested, the 2018 Toyota Highlander ranges from 22 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus - Automatic (AV-S6)
29mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
30 city28 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Highlander Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
29 city27 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Highlander - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Highlander AWD LE - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD - Automatic (S8)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Highlander - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.7L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city24 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average
Highlander AWD - Automatic (S8)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

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

XSE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Toyota Highlander XSE

How does the XSE compare to other Toyota Highlander trims?

with 951 listings tracked, the XSE sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Toyota Highlander lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Toyota Highlander page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Toyota Highlander XSE?

The XSE shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Highlander trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota Highlander XSE?

The best model year for the Toyota Highlander XSE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Toyota Highlander overview.

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