2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 42 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2025 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has 42 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Grand Highlander
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 42
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 27
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 26 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Structural Problems
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Transmission / Drivetrain, Structural Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Inspection Focus
- Investigate uncategorized issues by reviewing detailed complaint narratives on NHTSA.gov.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and structural components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Investigate uncategorized issues by reviewing detailed complaint narratives on NHTSA.gov.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and structural components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander are concentrated in uncategorized issues and transmission/drivetrain problems, though the total number of complaints is low relative to typical volumes. No crash-related complaints have been reported, but the data is limited to a single model year.
- Uncategorized issues account for the largest share of complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain problems are the second most reported component.
- No crash-related complaints were filed.
- Uncategorized Issues
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Structural Problems
All 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The 2025 Grand Highlander XLS front sun roof exploded. Will be taken to dealer upon appointment. Had the interior cover not been closed, we would have been showered with glass particles. According to many articles this is a known defect by Toyota. Lemberg Law phenom. Vehicle will…
Due to the design of the grill located at the front end of the 2025 toyota grand highlander the vehicle poses vulnerability for multiple debris items to fly up into exposed air conditioning condensor. The damage caused by the debris is not covered by the warranty because it is c…
We have two forward facing car seats in the third row. When buckled according to the car seat user manuals - the seatbelts do not stay buckled. The seatbelts unbuckle while driving, creating an extremely dangerous situation for our toddlers. We take out and redo their car seats d…
Transmission slipping, holding high RPM, Jerky shifts, back seat not locking at times, infotainment freezing up
Driving when it sounded like a gunshot went off in the car. I looked to the back of my car to see what was around me (nothing), and saw no damage to any windows. I could hear glass cracking so I went to open my moonroof screen to check the glass and I could hear glass on the scre…
Sunroof spontaneously exploded leaving an 8” hole and a completely shattered sunroof. The sunroof is flexed upwards like it was under extreme pressure. The high temperature was 70 degrees in Tuscaloosa today with cloudy skies and misty rain. So there shouldn’t have been any conce…
The front panel of the sunroof shattered while the vehicle was parked in our garage. Glass shards are inside the car. The dealership submitted a claim to Toyota who denied any material defect and refused to repair under warranty.
Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting this complaint to formally report a serious safety issue involving the left front axle of my Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE. The vehicle was first diagnosed by my local Toyota dealer on January 14, 2026, a…
outside temperature reading is 2 to 7 degrees high, which is not good when it makes the difference between freezing temps and not freezing temps
The car was running perfect, 9 months after I bought this car, before 20,000 miles Front Left Axle become defective, and therefore, the dealer promised to reemplaced it, but I am still waiting from the dealer. It is a big risk to runs the car like that.
At a complete stop my car started shaking violently back and forth. It felt like we were in an earthquake. It has happened before but not as violently and not as long. No warning lights or anything. It has had problems with lurching and stuttering since we bought it. The dealersh…
The entire life of the car from initial purchase the fuel gauge is incorrect. The car has a 17 gallon gas tank and the fuel gauge is calibrated to around 13 gallons. The car thinks it is out of gas around 13 gallons when there is actually 4 more gallons left.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V744000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of …
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD, with about 16000 miles. While driving, the brakes failed. The brakes would only work if the pedal was pushed all the way to the floor. A "Low Brake Power" warning light came on the dash. The following warnings came on at the same time…
The vehicle takes an excessively long time to make heat, I know NHTSA only has requirements related to defrosting the windshield and it's clear Toyota is aware of the heating issue because they added an electronic defrost to be able to pass the defrost test. The vehicle when it i…
While driving under normal conditions, the air conditioning system in my Toyota Grand Highlander suddenly stopped working. The vehicle was inspected by a Toyota dealership, which determined that the AC condenser had a hole/puncture that caused a refrigerant leak and complete AC f…
While accelerating from low speeds and turning, the car exhibits a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies. Seems to be the identical issue noted in the 2024 Grand Highlander that was presumably fixed during later production lots (T-SB-0082-24). Th…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander with an Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim car seat, Model Number: 36812470A, Manufactured Date: December 12, 2022, installed in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C010000 (Child Seat). The contact stat…
Shortly after powering on the GHHM vehicle, driving a short distance, coming to a stop and depressing the accelerator the vehicle does not accelerate as though no power is getting to the drive train. This does not often happen but has always happened when the EV battery level is …
While driving at approximately 50 MPH with no other vehicles around, there was a loud bang and then the sound of air. We identified that the panoramic sunroof had exploded. We pulled over immediately and took photos of the sunroof which at that time was shattered but intact. T…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 42 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (15 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 42 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?▾
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Grand Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.