Buyer Warning All Highlander years

Toyota Highlander Years to AvoidThe weakest years — and the one you should buy instead

We reviewed all 25 Toyota Highlander years and — unusually — found no years that meet our "avoid" criteria. The Highlander is one of the rare models where every generation earns at least a moderate KeepScore.

Good news

Every Highlander year we analyzed scores at least 70/100.

Your decision is less about "which to avoid" and more about "which is the absolute best buy." Start with the highest-scoring year below.

Buy this instead

2010 Toyota Highlander

Highest-scoring Highlander in our data (92/100). A supremely reliable family hauler, offering peace of mind and enduring value, with only minor common issues to monitor.

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