2024 Toyota HighlanderFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2024 Toyota Highlander

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City
22
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
359 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability16.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
37
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems37 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 37 owner complaints for the 2024 Toyota Highlander. Top reported issues include brakes, fuel system and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
8
Fuel System
5
Electrical System
5
Engine
4
Power Train
3
Structure
3
Wheels & Tires
1
Suspension
1

2024 Toyota Highlander problems by category: Brakes: 8 complaints, Fuel System: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 10/24/2025ODI#11695503
On or about Oct, 3rd, 2025 , my vehicle experienced the 'Check Engine' light and all the warning lights lit up, the hybrid system failed to engage, the vehicle would say “park somewhere safe /take t…
BrakesFiled: 05/11/2025ODI#11660278
Brakes do not engage sometimes until brake is almost to floor. This has happened to the 3 people who have driven it and almost caused an accident. In fact the warning flashes on dashboard. Brakes hav…
Other / UnknownFiled: 04/22/2025ODI#11656172
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? THE CAR SMELLS OF GASOLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE. THE SMELL TRAVELS IN THE CAR AND MAKE…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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