Insurance
$1,695/yr
Full-coverage insurance averages $1,695 a year nationally for this vehicle — roughly 2.5× its maintenance bill. ACI estimate anchored to AAA's 2025 national average ($1,694/yr full coverage).
Toyota Highlander Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-TOY-HIGHLANDER · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
The Toyota Highlander costs about $689 a year to maintain — $400 in year one rising to $990 by year ten, or $6,890 across a decade. That ranks #10 of 52 vehicles tracked by AutoCostIndex. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-TOY-HIGHLANDER
Toyota Highlander
gas · midsize suv · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $689
- 10-year total
- $6,890
- Cost rank
- #10 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 11%
Average Annual Cost $689
$57per month
5.7¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Toyota Highlander ranks #10 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $700 a year through year 5, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $95 | 10,000 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $78 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $330 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $950 | 50,000 mi |
| Coolant exchange | $175 | 100,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Age 2 | $405 | $805 |
| Age 3 | $580 | $1,385 |
| Age 4 | $620 | $2,005 |
| Age 5 | $660 | $2,665 |
| 5-year total | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#10 of 52
The Toyota Highlander ranks #10 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
Gas service profile
5 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 10,000-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $950.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Highlander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota HighlanderThis page | $689 | $6,890 | — |
| Toyota 4Runner | $785 | $7,845 | +$96/yr |
| Kia Telluride | $819 | $8,185 | +$130/yr |
| Honda Pilot | $823 | $8,225 | +$134/yr |
| Ford Explorer | $960 | $9,595 | +$271/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Toyota Highlander expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Highlander averages $689 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #10 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Toyota Highlander cost to maintain per year?
$689 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $57 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $400; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $990. Ten-year total: $6,890.
What are the most common Highlander services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$95), cabin + engine air filters (~$78), brake pads (front, pair) (~$330). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $1,695 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Every figure on this page is a modeled estimate from the ACI maintenance model: each routine service is amortized per mile from its manufacturer-schedule interval, priced at independent-shop labor rates, with an age-based repair expectation on top. The method is open — the exact formula, its calibration against AAA's published ownership-cost study, and its limitations are on the methodology page. Your invoices will differ; the model sets expectations, it doesn't predict a single car.
REFERENCES: AAA — Your Driving Costs 2025 (fact sheet) · AAA — Average mechanic labor rates by state (2026) · NHTSA — Safety recalls lookup · ToyotaCare — no-cost maintenance, 2 years / 25,000 miles · Updated 2026-07-19