2014 Toyota Highlander

We collected a variety of used vehicles that can meet different needs and tastes — be it a car, truck, SUV or minivan — for a $15,000 budget.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports have released their annual list of recommended vehicles for teens, and the 2024 list offers more safety for less, as used- and new-car prices stabilize.

We analyzed Cars.com user reviews of the third-gen Toyota Highlander to identify collective pros and cons from vehicle owners and compared them to our experts’ feedback.