Which Toyota Grand Highlander year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not flag any Grand Highlander year as a clear avoid. The 2024 model year has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the two years covered, while 2025 sits at 0.

Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?

The 2024 model has 232 NHTSA complaints, 4 recall campaigns, 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 death reported. Its top problem area is the engine, which accounts for 25% of complaints across all years.

Is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander better than the 2024?

The 2025 has fewer complaints (73 vs. 232) and a lower complaint index (0 vs. 100), plus no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in NHTSA data so far.

What are the most common problems with the Toyota Grand Highlander?

Across both model years, the top problem areas are engine (25% of complaints), transmission and powertrain (21%), fuel system (16%), structure and body (11%), airbags (10%), and electrical system (9%).

Toyota Grand Highlander Best and Worst Years (2024–2025)

With no avoid_years or best_years flagged, neither Toyota Grand Highlander model year stands out as worse or better based on NHTSA data. The 2024 has a complaint index of 100 with 232 complaints and 4 recalls, while 2025 has an index of 0 with 73 complaints and 3 recalls.

Model years: 2; 2024–2025
NHTSA complaints: 305
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Engine

Grand Highlander Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Toyota Grand Highlander problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2024	No verdict	100	232	7	1	4	Engine	25.5	—
2025	No verdict	0	73	0	0	3	Engine	24	5★

Most common Toyota Grand Highlander problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Other80 (26%)
Engine75 (25%)
Transmission & Powertrain64 (21%)
Fuel System48 (16%)
Structure & Body34 (11%)
Airbags30 (10%)
Electrical System27 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (6%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (5%)
Brakes12 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota Grand Highlander year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not flag any Grand Highlander year as a clear avoid. The 2024 model year has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the two years covered, while 2025 sits at 0.
Is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?: The 2024 model has 232 NHTSA complaints, 4 recall campaigns, 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 death reported. Its top problem area is the engine, which accounts for 25% of complaints across all years.
Is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander better than the 2024?: The 2025 has fewer complaints (73 vs. 232) and a lower complaint index (0 vs. 100), plus no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in NHTSA data so far.
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Grand Highlander?: Across both model years, the top problem areas are engine (25% of complaints), transmission and powertrain (21%), fuel system (16%), structure and body (11%), airbags (10%), and electrical system (9%).