2016 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD
All photo credits
- 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 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD is a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $42,375 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 | $42,375 ($57,383 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,335 ($58,683 *) |
| Destination Charge | $960 |
| 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 | 39.5 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)
- 2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
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
111 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER
Owner Complaints
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota HIGHLANDER (14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
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. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.