Toyota Highlander Generation 3 (2014–2016)

Toyota Highlander Generation 3 (2014–2016) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Toyota Highlander — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2010–2013 —
Generation 3 2014–2016 —
Generation 4 2017–2019 —
Generation 5 2020–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Highlander

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Toyota 3.5L V6 (2GR) 2008–2022 7 models 171
Toyota 2.5L I4 (A25A Dynamic Force) 2020–2026 18 models 62
Toyota 2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) 2001–2026 20 models 29

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About this generation

On 27 March 2013, Toyota unveiled the third generation XU50 series Highlander at the New York International Auto Show, with the vehicle reached dealerships in early 2014. Production began on 5 December. The XU50 version is longer and wider than the outgoing generation and its design has changed from its boxy look to one that is similar to other mid-size crossover SUVs. In addition to the changes, the XU50 featured seating for eight people with a sliding second-row point of entry that gives it of added width space, soft-touch materials on the instrument panel, lane-departure warning, pre-collision warning and blind spot monitoring systems.

HD Radio and Bluetooth was standard on all trims for the US version, which will also come equipped with Toyota's Entune multimedia system along with a 6.1-inch touchscreen display audio system. An eight-inch touchscreen system and Toyota's Entune app suite with 12 JBL speakers were offered as an optional feature. The three powertrain trims that were offered include a 2.7-liter, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive base model, a 3.5-liter, six-speed automatic model in both front- or all-wheel drive, and the AWD-only Hybrid trim with a 3.5-liter V6 mated to an eCVT.

The Highlander is also approved for use as a New York City taxicab. For the third-generation model, Toyota Motor Sales USA took the role of producing the Kluger for Australia and New Zealand after Japanese production of the second-generation model ended in 2013. When the model was replaced with the succeeding XU70 model in 2019, production in the US continued for exports to both countries until 2021. A refreshed 2017 model year Highlander appeared at the New York International Auto Show in March 2016 with sales starting in the fourth quarter of 2016.

In V6 powered models, an eight-speed automatic replaced the six-speeder and the revised V6 engine (now designated 2GR-FKS for pure gasoline models, 2GR-FXS for hybrid models) added Toyota's D4-S direct injection fuel system. The facelifted Highlander has an updated fascia with restyled headlights and tail lights, addition of SE trim, XLE and LE Hybrid trims, and updated exterior and interior colors. : 1 vehicle structure rated "Acceptable" : 2 vehicle structure rated "Marginal" : 3 strength-to-weight ratio: 5.40

Source: Wikipedia — Toyota Highlander — Third generation (XU50; 2013), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 610 $16,671 88% 128,350 mi
2016 625 $18,900 100% 114,037 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2014 5 264 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2015 2 368 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2016 3 217 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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