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Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Toyota Highlander Hybrid model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
22
Best Years
2025, 2005, 2004
2025Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls38 TSBs
2024
0 complaints3 recalls77 TSBs
2023
10 complaints5 recalls113 TSBs
2022
8 complaints3 recalls1 invest.146 TSBs
2021
16 complaints3 recalls1 invest.154 TSBs
2020
9 complaints4 recalls1 invest.135 TSBs
2019
9 complaints0 recalls1 invest.88 TSBs
2018
7 complaints0 recalls1 invest.106 TSBs
2017
7 complaints2 recalls1 invest.103 TSBs
2016
9 complaints0 recalls1 invest.121 TSBs
2015
5 complaints0 recalls1 invest.152 TSBs
2014
2 complaints1 recalls1 invest.182 TSBs
2013
6 complaints0 recalls3 invest.157 TSBs
2012
11 complaints0 recalls3 invest.142 TSBs
2011
5 complaints1 recalls3 invest.135 TSBs
2010
26 complaints4 recalls3 invest.132 TSBs
2009
55 complaints4 recalls3 invest.117 TSBs
2008
272 complaints8 recalls5 invest.114 TSBs
2007
160 complaints2 recalls2 invest.85 TSBs
2006
481 complaints6 recalls3 invest.78 TSBs
2005Best Year
2 complaints1 recalls1 invest.43 TSBs
2004Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.36 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Toyota Highlander Hybrid Years Should You Avoid?

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Toyota Highlander Hybrid, consider the 2025, 2005, 2004 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

22 model years analyzed