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Reliability Database
Toyota

Highlander

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
4 Generations
27 Engines Rated
8,552 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
17 recommended 3 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2007 XU20
12 engines
2,521 complaints 🔥 35 ☠ 55
4.7L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
2008-2013 XU40
8 engines
2,945 complaints 🔥 52 ☠ 4
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
→
2014-2019 XU50
4 engines
2,004 complaints 🔥 21 ☠ 2
2.7L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
2020-2025 XU70
3 engines
1,082 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 1
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
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