The Highlander, part of Toyota's lineup since 2001, is a three-row midsize SUV with seating up to 8. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. The Toyota Highlander has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto since 2021 and Apple CarPlay since 2020. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Toyota offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2017 Toyota Highlander is safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2017 Toyota Highlander has a score of 88, implying a 0.031% chance of driver death (2.8% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2017 Toyota Highlander has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0308% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.5207%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0308% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.5207% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2017 Toyota Highlander is 34% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2017 Toyota Highlander is 24% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2017 Toyota Highlander with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 67 to 97. The 2017 Toyota Highlander is safer than the 2017 Nissan Murano, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, the 2017 GMC Acadia, the 2017 Buick Regal, the 2017 Acura RDX, the 2017 Kia Sorento, and the 2017 Toyota Sienna and less safe than the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is about as safe as the 2017 Honda Pilot and the 2017 Dodge Durango.
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