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Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
46 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 11500 miles driven2017 Toyota Highlander
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  46 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 11500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven2016 Toyota 4Runner
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  37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven
44 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 miles driven2016 Toyota Highlander
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  44 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven2015 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven
44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 44500 miles driven2015 Toyota Highlander
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  44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 44500 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 71100 miles driven2013 Toyota Highlander Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 71100 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85800 miles driven2012 Toyota Highlander
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85800 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven2008 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 130700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2008
Toyota Highlander Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 130700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2007 Toyota 4Runner
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  43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven2004 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Toyota Highlanders with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Toyota Highlanders that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander have been recently.

To see how frequently Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Solid reputation and great dealer support see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
its good see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
well built known reliability see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
its a toyota see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty see full Toyota 4Runner review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyotas are reputed to be bulletproof and that was our experience with a 1994 Previa minivan see full Toyota Highlander review
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD
This is my 3rd Toyota/Lexus. What else can I say, they are great cars/appliances. Although not a styling icon, Toyota/Lexus knows how to build what most people want/need in a reliable good quality vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Previous Toyota SUV lasted 25+ years with great performance and low maintenance. The new vehicle was the first affordable hybrid SUV available to the public. see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Not much to say, Toyota has made great products. So many people I talk to discuss the fact that they have over 150K miles of maintenance only repairs. see full Toyota Highlander review
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Well...up until the issues with cars accelerating on their own their reputation was untarnished. Still...very few cars exhibit this trait so I still would buy another one. see full Toyota Highlander review