The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Highlander · 2015
2015 Toyota Highlander. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 20 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 27 / 28 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,900 and 63,500 miles. Median 30,200, from 126 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 39,100 | 17,200–79,000 | 38 |
| Body structure | 17,000 | 11,300–67,500 | 17 |
| Steering | 35,000 | 7,900–64,200 | 17 |
| Brakes | 10,000 | 4,600–43,000 | 12 |
| Wipers & visibility | 23,400 | 4,000–68,800 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 20% |
| Steering | 16% |
| Body structure | 14% |
| Brakes | 9% |
| Wipers & visibility | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 14 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
18E107000 Nov 2018 Electrical System
Defect. 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).
Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
15V144000 Mar 2015 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufacturer communications 318
Toyota filed 318 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- "tsb: revision notice august 3, 2016 rev1: warranty information section has been updated with…
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander, 19.0M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Timing chain & engine | 3 | 622K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 594K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 471K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 204K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 118K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 76K |
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 57K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 57K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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