Toyota Highlander Generation 1 (2001–2009)

Toyota Highlander Generation 1 (2001–2009) — 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 1 2001–2009 —
Model-year brochures (10)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2010–2013 —
Model-year brochures (4)

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Generation 3 2014–2016 —
Model-year brochures (4)

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Generation 4 2017–2019 —
Model-year brochures (3)

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Generation 5 2020–present —
Model-year brochures (14)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

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 177
Toyota 2.5L I4 (A25A Dynamic Force) 2020–2026 17 models 63
Toyota 2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) 2001–2026 20 models 33
Toyota 2.7L 4-cylinder 2010–2019 7 models 17

Toyota Highlander fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2001 3 139 Visibility, Service Brakes, Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 2 328 Visibility, Vehicle Speed Control, Structure
2003 2 270 Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Service Brakes
2004 5 286 Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering
2005 6 225 Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering
2006 7 923 Service Brakes, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
2007 4 356 Service Brakes, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
2008 13 1,003 Service Brakes, Engine, Electrical System
2009 9 308 Service Brakes, Engine, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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