Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Toyota Highlander

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Toyota Highlander

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Highlander needs more recall homework, Highlander has more complaint activity and Highlander has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Toyota Highlander 2018 Toyota Highlander Difference
Total recalls 3 5 Highlander has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 453 250 Highlander has 203 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 22 / 1 / 12 / 0 21 / 1 / 14 / 0 Highlander has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 179 268 Highlander has 89 more communications
Recall completion reports 22 34 Highlander has 12 more reports
Warranty programs 2 2 Similar
Service campaigns 1 1 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 4, 2020 Nov 4, 2020 Similar
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 28, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Toyota Highlander

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and fuel propulsion system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Toyota Highlander

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Toyota Highlander

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Toyota Highlander

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show