Toyota Highlander Maintenance Costs
A Toyota Highlander will cost about $5,771 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This beats the industry average for popular SUV models by $3,362. There is also a 16.08% chance that a Highlander will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.42% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
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Toyota Highlander Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.66% | $225 |
| 2 | 2.75% | $256 |
| 3 | 3.09% | $306 |
| 4 | 5.45% | $385 |
| 5 | 7.81% | $451 |
| 6 | 8.78% | $556 |
| 7 | 9.48% | $767 |
| 8 | 12.25% | $851 |
| 9 | 13.54% | $929 |
| 10 | 16.08% | $1,045 |
| 11 | 24.91% | $1,060 |
| 12 | 30.98% | $1,184 |
Toyota Highlander Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 10,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 15,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD) |
| 20,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 25,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 30,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD), Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter, Inspect transmission, Inspect fuel lines |
| 35,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 40,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 45,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD) |
| 50,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 55,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 60,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD), Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter, Inspect transmission, Inspect fuel lines, Replace spark plugs |
| 65,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 70,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 75,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD) |
| 80,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
| 85,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 90,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Inspect ball joints and dust covers, Inspect brake lines and hoses, Inspect drive shaft boots, Inspect engine coolant, Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings, Inspect radiator and condenser, Inspect steering gear, Inspect steering linkage and boots, Inspect rear differential oil/transfer case oil (4WD), Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter, Inspect transmission, Inspect fuel lines |
| 95,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs |
| 100,000 | Inspect and adjust all fluid levels, Inspect wiper blades, Rotate tires, Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs, Replace cabin air filter, Replace engine oil and oil filter |
What About Toyota Highlander Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Toyota Highlander is about $1,752 per year. This adds up to around $8,760 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Toyota Highlander. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Toyota Highlander Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Toyota Highlander ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Highlander stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Toyota Highlander Costs of Ownership
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