2025 Toyota Highlander: Problems & Reliability
BEST RECENT YEARThe 2025 Toyota Highlander has 11 NHTSA owner complaints, 35 manufacturer service bulletins, and 4 recall campaigns on federal record, led by vehicle speed control and service brakes issues. Among the 12 Toyota Highlander model years with federal records, it ranks 11th by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the cleanest recent records for this model.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
11
NHTSA complaints
35
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
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Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2025 Toyota Highlander
Vehicle Speed Control — 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Service Brakes — 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Forward Collision Avoidance — 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2025 compares to adjacent years
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota Highlander years to avoid.
The 2025 is one of the cleanest recent Toyota Highlander model years on federal record — a reasonable default target year for used shoppers, verified per-VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Toyota Highlander reliable?
The 2025 Toyota Highlander has 11 NHTSA owner complaints, 35 manufacturer service bulletins, and 4 recall campaigns on federal record, led by vehicle speed control and service brakes issues. Among the 12 Toyota Highlander model years with federal records, it ranks 11th by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the cleanest recent records for this model. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Highlander?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2025 Toyota Highlander in NHTSA owner complaints are vehicle speed control, service brakes, forward collision avoidance. Service bulletins (35 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2025 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
Yes — 4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Toyota Highlander. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2025 Toyota Highlander a good year to buy?
By the federal record, yes — the 2025 is among the cleanest recent Toyota Highlander model years. Verify the individual car with a VIN check and an independent inspection.
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