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2018 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

$31,230 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Highlander Toyota
(421 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Reliable vehicle

So far I love it. I do miss having a digital speedometer. Otherwise comfortable and reliable vehicle. Love the panoramic moonroof. The exterior is stylish.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best and safest car I have ever owned

Great performance and mileage, plenty of safety features, enough legroom for any of the "tall people". Superior exterior and interior styling and enough usb ports for driver and passengers

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable, beautiful car I have ever owned

This car is the most luxurious, smoothest riding vehicle ever! I've owned other SUV's and there is absolutely no comparison! This is tops! I would recommend this vehicle to all my friends.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst Transmission Ever

I have owned 12 Toyota's over the past 40 years and this 2018 Highlander XLE is absolutely the worst because of the 8 speed transmission. It's always hunting for the right gear. Doesn't downshift correctly and it upshifts when I'm trying to pull a steep hill. Took it to the dealer after only 1500 miles and they replaced the transmission. Well the new transmission is just as bad and doing the same thing. Very bad Toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very good features and all wheel drive is great.

I believe this car will last me a long time. Very sturdy built. It looks modern but not freaky modern. Has room for people and items

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Do not like

For over all it is fine as a family car. but is just to big in all,. not happy with my choice I wish I had my buick encore back

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Happy Highlander Driver

I love this vehicle. It drives great, is very roomy inside and accommodates my grandchildren very comfortably. I researched it intensely before buying. The safety ratings are excellent, one of the best in its class. I am finding it does not fall short of the positive reviews I?ve read. The third row seating is very easy to use. The middle row captain seats slide forward and backwards for comfort when using the third row seating. Dual handles make it easy to get into and out of the third row seat. The vehicle has Rear AC controls and ?in window? shades come standard with the XLE.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Another Great Highlander

Toyota has outdone themselves with the 2018 XLE Highlander. From the leather interior to the multi point safety features this is a great SUV. A must if looking for a new SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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highlander limited blk/blk

This is 1 great suv plenty of room for everything. One thing that's very handy is the back window on the lift gate opens so your don't have to wait on the lift gate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The Best Highlander I have ever owned

It is very pleasant to drive. Very good HP and transmission 8-speed. I have the LE Plus Model. This comes with many extra's I wanted without a moon roof.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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