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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2023 Toyota Highlander

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 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 2024 Toyota Highlander 2023 Toyota Highlander Difference
Total recalls 7 9 Highlander has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 37 154 Highlander has 117 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 4 / 0 11 / 0 / 9 / 0 Highlander has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 89 147 Highlander has 58 more communications
Recall completion reports 26 46 Highlander has 20 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 8 14 Highlander has 6 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 5, 2026 Mar 5, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 8, 2026 May 22, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Service Brakes
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 24 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,500 $2,500 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 unknown or other and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2023 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 unknown or other and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Toyota Highlander

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2023 Toyota Highlander

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

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