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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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Very reliable

This car met all my needs. Very comfortable and plenty of room for 8 people. I enjoy driving it. For the size it get great gas mileage.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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DO NOT get the LE with the 4 cylinder

The interior design is good, even with the most basic and cheapest highlander LE, there are several usb ports for the front and middle passengers, shelf and storage space, and air vents for all 3 rows. The only problem is the performance. The 4 cylinder might be acceptable if there is only 1 or 2 people with light cargo, but a full car with 7-8 people and cargo is too heavy for the 4 cylinder to handle. Also the engine has an unpleasant drone when requiring acceleration. Cargo space is significantly reduced with the 3rd row up. The difference between the I4 and the V6 is 3-4k more, so if speed and acceleration is necessary, I would pay the extra cash. Other than that, solid car with great value if you go for the 4 cylinder.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • 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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Our second one. Love it

We owned a Highlander for 15 years. Just updated. Loved our old car but so impressed by how far they’ve come. Even easier to handle and more roimy

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my car

My Toyota has beautiful lines, lots of room inside for both passengers and anything I’ve loaded into it. I drive it locally and to other states and it drives smoothly and comfortably.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I always buy Toyota

I am an auto technician 42 years last 25 years have owned Toyota used to be a Chevy guy but I work on cars for a living so I buy Toyota because very reliable so

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!

I absolutely love how much space is in this vehicle! I also have been getting great gas mileage. If you’re looking for an SUV with a 3rd row I highly recommend this!

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It is smaller than my trade in car which I like.

The car is smaller than my Yucon Chevy. I think it will be find as soon as I can get use to all the fancy stuff.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nav Screen Visibility

Toyota needs to redesign their navigation / display system. The current device is impossible to see in sunlight. Because of this flaw, we always use programs/apps from our cell phone. A better user friendly system could be helpful. I purchased this car new, 2 years ago and still have issues understanding how all the features work.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Recalls? my 2018 Highlander is leaking oil again!

The car is comfortable and We have trusted Toyota since my husband is currently driving his 3rd Tacoma . Tacoma seems to honor its recalls!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

I leased the car for 3 years, 36k miles, 25k miles on a longer trips with the family, where the car shows its biggest advantages- reliable- 0 problems for 3 years, comfort and quiet ride, roomy and comfotarble interior Cons: not a car for city driving, 8-speed transmission is awlful at first 3 gears changing them constantly, making the engine goes in higher rev all of a sudden- very, very annoying! I'm experienced driver but couldn't find a good way to handle this. 2 other things- the exhaust is a terrible designer decission, common for all trims, including such above $50k.. second- the design of the area below the touchscreen- so 1960s...

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