2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD
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- Photo: 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD in Ooh La La Rouge Mica, Front Left, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: San Francisco (CA, USA), California Street, autonomes Fahrzeug (Zoox) -- 2022 -- 2932 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Highlander (XU50, side view) by Jason Lawrence, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Toyota Highlander base AWD, rear 2.28.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior - 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum (15295281163) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD is a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,590 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 270 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Highlander measures 191.1 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,508 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,590 ($59,851 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,450 ($61,032 *) |
| Destination Charge | $860 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2GR-FE 3.5L DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 270 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 94 x 83 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Full-time All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ECT-i automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in. |
| Tires Front | P245/55R19 |
| Tires Rear | P245/55R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 75.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,508 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 27, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Consequence: The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
NHTSA campaign 18E107000
Sep 19, 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 14V576000
May 22, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 14V272000
May 22, 2014 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 14V274000
Feb 7, 2014 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 14V051000
136 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER
Owner Complaints
136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota HIGHLANDER (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 |
| Structure | 32 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.