300KMile ratingKnown issues to check on the 2018 Toyota Highlander
One widely reported problem pattern applies to this model year. That does not mean this car has the fault — many were fixed under warranty or recall — but it is what to check, and what to ask the seller for, before you buy.
- Low-pressure fuel pumpWorth checking
A very large recall covers a Denso low-pressure fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.
What to check: Run the VIN through the manufacturer's recall lookup and confirm the fuel pump recall has been completed. It is a free fix, but it has to have been done.
Patterns are drawn from NHTSA recalls and complaints, manufacturer service bulletins and consistent owner reporting. Always confirm open recalls against the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
What owners of the 2018 Highlander say
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About this car
The Toyota Highlander is No. 31 on the Caboose longevity table: 12.3% of them reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. This 2018 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD is listed at $19,344, about $1,242 below the CarGurus expected market price of $20,586. It has 131,560 miles and comes in Midnight Black Metallic. Power comes from a 295 hp 3.5L V6 with all-wheel drive, rated around 22 MPG combined. It is offered by Eden Prairie Nissan in Eden Prairie, MN (franchise dealer).
Why it's a good buy
- 12.3% of Toyota Highlanders reach 250,000 miles — No. 31 of 52 on the Caboose table
- 68,440 miles of runway before 200,000
- 6% below market price ($1,242 savings)
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Navigation System
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