2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD
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- Photo: Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid in the Philippines by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid (XU50) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 19 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD is a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $50,485 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Highlander Hybrid measures 191.1 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $50,485 ($68,365 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $51,445 ($69,665 *) |
| Destination Charge | $960 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 Hybrid Synergy Drive |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, VVT-i |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand AWD with intelligence (AWD-i) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 87-octane or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.9 in. (ECB regenerative) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.2 in. (ECB regenerative) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 75.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Front Track | 64.4 in |
| Rear Track | 64.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 17.6° |
| Departure Angle | 23.9° |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59 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) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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
Oct 24, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.
NHTSA campaign 16V775000
Jun 9, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA campaign 16V420000
108 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Owner Complaints
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID (12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
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 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.