The 2013 Toyota Highlander has 416 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and engine. Owners most often flag engine transition concerns: apprehension about the long-term reliability of the newer turbocharged 2.4l 4-cylinder engine compared to the older, proven 3.5l v6. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Toyota Highlander vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Highlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 217 (2016) to 919 (2006). With 416 complaints, the 2013 Highlander sits abovethe model's median of 356.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 14V148000Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the fo…
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Campaign 13V123000Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and H…
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Campaign 13V014000Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The Highlander is widely recognized as a reliable, practical, and comfortable family SUV, praised for its solid build quality, good ride comfort, and strong resale value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Highlander. See the full Highlander owner picture and every model year.
Used Highlander listings typically run $18,655–$29,616 across 2002 to 2024 model years.
Compare every Highlander year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.