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Reliability Database
Toyota

Highlander

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.5)
4 Generations
18 Engines Rated
6,126 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
6 recommended 5 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2007 XU20
6 engines
2,085 complaints 🔥 30 ☠ 54
2.4L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
→
2008-2013 XU40
4 engines
1,588 complaints 🔥 28 ☠ 2
2.4L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2014-2019 XU50
4 engines
1,371 complaints 🔥 12 ☠ 1
2.7L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2020-2025 XU70
4 engines
1,082 complaints 🔥 3 ☠ 1
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.5)
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