Toyota Grand Highlander years to avoid
More than twice the Grand Highlander's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Grand Highlander years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Grand Highlander complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Grand Highlander problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission75
- Engine65
- Fuel system56
- Body41
- Electrical32
- Acceleration32
- Airbags31
- Driver assistance27
- Suspension19
- Visibility18
- Brakes16
- Steering14
Most reported problems on the Toyota Grand Highlander
Toyota Grand Highlander problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 56 | Body | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2025 | - | 81 | Transmission | 15,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | - | 242 | Transmission | 18,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
Recalls 7
Toyota Grand Highlander in the news
Questions about the Toyota Grand Highlander
What years of the Toyota Grand Highlander should you avoid?
2024. It has more than twice the Toyota Grand Highlander's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2024 alone has 242, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Grand Highlander?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Grand Highlander?
Transmission, with 75 complaints across all years, followed by engine (65) and fuel system (56).
How many recalls does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?
7 recalls between 2024 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4.
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