2018 Toyota Highlander: Price, Value & Reliability
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As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2018 Toyota Highlander lists for a median $21,995 (middle half $19,085–$24,924) at 106,981 mi, across 1,398 dealer listings. That's 61.7% below today's median new Highlander price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2018.
Used 2018 Highlander for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| XLE | 650 |
| Limited | 243 |
| Limited Platinum | 169 |
| LE | 157 |
| LE Plus | 103 |
| SE | 76 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 134 |
| California | 97 |
| Florida | 88 |
| New Jersey | 59 |
| North Carolina | 55 |
| Ohio | 53 |
| Georgia | 52 |
| Virginia | 51 |
| Massachusetts | 50 |
| Illinois | 43 |
2018 Highlander reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Highlander's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2018 Highlander problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Fuel system | 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Visibility | 18E107000 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Service brakes | 18V211000 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Equipment | 17V831000 | Dec 20, 2017 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2018 Highlander value vs new
At 8 years old, the 2018 lists 61.7% below today's median new Highlander price of $57,374 (2026).
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2018 Toyota Highlander FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Highlander worth?
The median asking price is $21,995, with the middle half between $19,085 and $24,924, at a median 106,981 mi (1,398 listings).
Is the 2018 Highlander reliable?
No — the 2018 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Highlander, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2018 Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns that cover the 2018 Highlander, most recently fuel system (Nov 4, 2020). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.