The Lemon Index2007 Toyota Highlander.
The 2007 Toyota Highlander is better than average by owner complaints: 69 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 26 mpg combined. The best Toyota Highlander year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 234 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Toyota Highlander year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 31K to 124K miles on the car (197 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 90K–157K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 55K–146K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 19K–102K miles
Recalls 6
- seats 2016
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
- seats 2014
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
- hybrid propulsion system 2013
The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder.
Show all 6 recalls
- electrical 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006.
- equipment 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETW…
- equipment 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE S…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 196 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- HV Batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important
- Hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important
- The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedHybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall2011
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Sudden loss of brakes on a 2007 Toyota Highlander. Car rear ended a truck. Driver broke right braking ankle. No skid marks. Driver's head hit steering wheel even though air bag deployed. Believe air bag only partially deployed.
2007 Toyota Highlander owner · NHTSA complaint 10329319
More owner reports
Abs system on 2007 Toyota Highlander failed. Resulting cost from dealer will be over 1500 and that is with a friend in the service department helping us out.
NHTSA complaint 10311671
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Toyota Highlander reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Highlander year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Highlander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (23%), brakes (22%) and electrical (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Highlander have?
6 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Toyota Highlander get?
19 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Highlander problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,000 and 124,600 miles. The middle report was at 89,000 miles, from 197 complaints.
Does the 2007 Toyota Highlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Toyota Highlander have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Highlander year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2016 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works