2016 Toyota Highlander problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Highlander get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Highlander at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Toyota Highlander worth?

Comparable 2016 Toyota Highlander listings run roughly $20,985–$29,995, typically around $25,628 (from 19 vehicles).

2016 Toyota Highlander at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints109

Combined24 mpg

Typical price$25,628

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #18E107000 · 27/11/2018

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).

Fix: 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.

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #16V775000 · 24/10/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Veh…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #16V420000 · 09/06/2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and R…

Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Toyota Highlander common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Tires

Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Wheels

Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2016 Toyota Highlander MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City22 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,650

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Toyota Highlander worth?

Low

$20,985

Typical price

$25,628

High

$29,995

From 19 comparable 2016 Toyota Highlander listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Toyota Highlander costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,350

Total$18,600

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($25,628) with the same model 5 model-years older ($20,276), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Toyota Highlander trims & engines on record

Trims

Base/Hybrid

Engines

3.5L 6-cyl 231 hp

2016 Toyota Highlander vehicles on record

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2016 Toyota Highlander — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are tires, steering, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Highlander get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Highlander at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2016 Toyota Highlander worth?

Comparable 2016 Toyota Highlander listings run roughly $20,985–$29,995, typically around $25,628 (from 19 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.