Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota Highlander or Nissan Xterra reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Xterra truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Highlander and Nissan Xterra reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Xterra were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Xterra have been recently.
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Toyota Highlander Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota Highlander
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Highlander Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Highlander: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding reliabilty. No problems at all. |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Reputation and history as reported in Consumer Reports is unbeatable. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
quality and coverage of extended guarantee, past history of reliability (found on web and in research on net malice the programme for maintenance and pre-fixed prices for regular check-ups |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
good reliability ratings in consumer reports |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It just goes and goes. I had a 2001 and got this one and have not been disappointed. Never had a problem - just oil changes and routine maintenance. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
No reports of any problem yet |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Legendary toyota reliability |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am confident that the vehicle is well made and is a good investment for my money |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I bought it used and after 1 year, it works solidly with no problems |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
expect maintenance and repair costs to be low |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
60K miles and no issues. Wife is tough on brakes and we are still on the factory OEM pads. Dodge Caravan wife drove went though pads/rotors every 20K miles. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Hopefully - typical Toyota dependability. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It was rated very favorably by several auto consumer publications and internet sites. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
No issues to date in 2 years of ownership. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Toyota quality is historic. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Toyota, made in Japan. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Great Toyota reliability. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No issues. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota has consistently been a reliable brand with fewer incidences of repair |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Toyota has been making reliable cars, i figured it was time to give them a try |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It just keeps running. I have never been stranded. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Xterra Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Nissan Xterra.
