Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A-8.5/10
Strong buy for eco-conscious families who value reliability and practicality.
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Pros
- Excellent fuel economy for an SUV
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Spacious interior and ample cargo space
Cons
- Infotainment system can be slow
- Third-row seating is a bit cramped
- Higher initial purchase price compared to non-hybrids
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
36 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,200/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Hybrid battery degradation over time
- Minor rattles in the cabin
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (7)
The 2024 Toyota Highlander has 7 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Recliner (campaign 26V128000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 …
- Back Over Prevention — Display Function — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complet…
- Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Anchorage — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preven…
- Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Recliner — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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