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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

2024 Toyota Highlander

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 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 2025 Toyota Highlander 2024 Toyota Highlander Difference
Total recalls 3 7 Highlander has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 6 37 Highlander has 31 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 0 / 4 / 0 Highlander has 8 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 38 89 Highlander has 51 more communications
Recall completion reports 5 26 Highlander has 21 more reports
Warranty programs 0 1 Highlander has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 1 8 Highlander has 7 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 17, 2025 Mar 5, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 8, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine And Engine Cooling
  • Seat Belts
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Electrical System
 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

2025 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 engine and engine cooling repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2025 Toyota Highlander

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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

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.

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