Mile 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
Owner reviews for this exact model year are the fastest way to find out what breaks, what it costs to fix and whether the car lives up to the spec sheet.
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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 LE Plus is listed at $23,500, about $1,672 below the CarGurus expected market price of $25,172. It has 42,121 miles and comes in Predawn Gray Mica. Power comes from a 295 hp 3.5L V6 with front-wheel drive, rated around 23 MPG combined. It is offered by Mountain Top Motor Company in Troy, MO.
Why it's a good buy
- 12.3% of Toyota Highlanders reach 250,000 miles — No. 31 of 52 on the Caboose table
- 157,879 miles of runway before 200,000
- 7% below market price ($1,672 savings)
- Below-average mileage for its age
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Navigation System
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The verdict
The 2018 Toyota Highlander LE Plus is listed at $23,500 with 42,121 miles. The Caboose score is 8.5 out of 10, built from three things: how far below market the price sits, how much of the 200,000-mile target is still ahead of the odometer, and how often this model reaches 250,000 miles in the iSeeCars study (12.3% of Toyota Highlanders do).
The asking price is $1,672 (6.6%) under the CarGurus expected price of $25,172, which is a real discount rather than a rounding gap. That puts it in the top group of cars on this site, so it is worth a same-week inspection before someone else books one.
- Price against the market
- Mileage runway to 200,000
- Odds of reaching 250,000 miles
- Ownership budget (planning estimates)
- What to inspect on this exact car
- Questions for Mountain Top Motor Company
- Your next seven days
Get it road-ready
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