2018 Toyota Highlander
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Toyota Highlander is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 62 on record.
2018 Toyota Highlander at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2018 Toyota Highlander recalls 5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexu…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy pa…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 To…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles an…
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and …
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
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.
2018 Toyota Highlander common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Toyota Highlander MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Toyota Highlander worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Toyota Highlander costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 ($31,664) with the same model 5 model-years older ($24,157), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Toyota Highlander trims & engines on record
2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles on record
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFH1JS807960
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH3JS557060
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFH5JS900402
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFH7JS879813
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFHXJS816639
2018 Toyota Highlander LE/LE Plus5TDZZRFHXJS261441
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH9JS561310
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH1JS492659
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH8JS532185
2018 Toyota Highlander LE/LE Plus5TDBZRFH1JS840691
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFHXJS544564
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFHXJS490258
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH8JS846046
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDKZRFH2JS269339
2018 Toyota Highlander LE5TDZARFH5JS036366
2018 Toyota Highlander LE/LE Plus5TDZZRFH8JS262135
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDKZRFH2JS537449
2018 Toyota Highlander LE/LE Plus5TDBZRFHXJS813019
2018 Toyota Highlander LE/LE Plus5TDBZRFH3JS829790
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFHXJS543110
2018 Toyota Highlander Ltd/Ltd Platinum5TDDZRFH0JS497803
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE Hybrid5TDJGRFH8JS048796
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH9JS873904
2018 Toyota Highlander SE/XLE5TDJZRFH2JS859505
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2018 Toyota Highlander — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, steering, fuel/propulsion system.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Highlander get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Highlander at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2018 Toyota Highlander worth?
Comparable 2018 Toyota Highlander listings run roughly $26,995–$38,900, typically around $31,664 (from 35 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.