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2012 Toyota Highlander

NHTSA has received 230 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Highlander, and 20% of them involve steering. After that come electrical system (13%) and body & structure (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
230 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Steering 20% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
19 to 22 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 230 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Highlander, and 20% of them involve steering. After that come electrical system (13%) and body & structure (9%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Toyota Highlander

Recalls

The 2012 Toyota Highlander is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Highlander

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Toyota Highlander. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 25 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Toyota Highlander earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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