Toyota Highlander 4WD Information

Toyota Highlander 4WD Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 3 recalls, 2 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 168 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.

Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):

Fuel Efficiency

Toyota has manufactured models of Highlander 4WD for 13 years. They average 19.1 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2013 Highlander 4WD below average at 19 combined MPG.

Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2013 Highlander 4WD to be $2,050 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.

Compared to other vehicles, you spend $3,000 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.

The Highlander 4WD consumes about 17 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.

The Highlander 4WD emits 465 grams of CO₂ per mile, or roughly 6,975,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year, so about 332 trees would offset these emissions. The Highlander 4WD does not have start-stop technology.

MPG breakdown by model options

The Toyota Highlander 4WD has 20 different model options on record with the EPA since 2001. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.