2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Highlander Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 55% fewer than a typical Highlander Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2018 one of the better Highlander Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems

  • Other / not specified~1,000 miles
    240%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~0 miles
    120%
  • Wheels & tires~0 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling~6,000 miles
    120%
  • Body & structure~0 miles
    120%
  • Brakes~36,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Highlander Hybrid years: 2017, 2011, 2013. Years to avoid: 2021, 2010, 2006, 2008, 2007. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVTAWD30 / 28 / 29

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Highlander Hybrid rates better than average: 55% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Highlander Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2011 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021, 2010, 2006, 2008 and 2007. See the full Toyota Highlander Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.