Why you should Never buy a Toyota Highlander 

Damn bro. You picked the most reliable car to crap on.

This has to be the oddest review for one of the most reliable manufacturers and cars on the road anywhere in the world. They are damn near bulletproof.

Reliability over luxury 😌

Highlanders are actually one of the best and most reliable/ low maintenance costs vehicles on the road today!!

Well this guy cares about luxury over reliability. Audi, BMW, Mercedes have poor reliability records & super expensive repair bills beyond 8OK miles. Go Lexus, Acura or Mazda for longevity & reliability.

It is obvious that you were run over by a Highlander and suffered some serious brain damage. I have put 40000 miles on my 2019 and I love the car. Totally reliable, reasonable sticker price and great resale value.

I have a 2018 Highlander. I live in Florida and Ive taken it to California, Wyaoming, Nebraska, NY several times. It has about 130k miles and still runs really well. Never had a problem. Ive had bmw and mercedes. They are beautiful cars but spent most of the time in the shop.

Driving it for 1 year and have made over 40k km so far. Best car I have ever had, including Audis, Volkswagen, etc.

Bro tried to crap on the Highlander and just made it look even better 😂 I’ve had my ‘18 Highlander for 3 years and it’s been the best car I’ve ever owned

I own a 2021 Toyota Highlander. I took a road trip from NY to Tampa with high confidence in the vehicle. This car has saved me numerous times from accidents while backing out of parking spaces and when driving close to the car in front, thanks to its self-braking system. In general, I have a lot of trust while driving this car.

I own 3 Toyotas of different body types and a high end Porsche too. There’s no comparison in terms of reliability, maintenance cost and value of a Toyota. You need to ascertain why and what your priorities are in seeking in a car. German cars feel and drive impressively but you better have a good income to afford maintenance and upkeep. But if brand and name is important to you, then you have different priorities and reasons why a Highlander is not for you.

BMW, Audi, Mercedes = Money Pit Scotty Kilmer Quit RU-vid bro

I have a 2006 highlander currently. 218,000 miles and still drives nice. My family has a 2014 highlander with 140k miles. I’ve been considering on getting a highlander around 2014-2019 because of how reliable both have been.

It’s funny because I own a Toyota Highlander and I work for one the German manufacturers you mentioned. I would never compare the two. The Asian brands will almost always hold their value better due to their reliability. The cost of ownership of the German brands is insane. I do love the performance of the Germans but for something that gets me from A to B safely and reliably every day, I can deal without the luxury. Also, you would have to spend at minimum another $20k to get into a theee row German SUV.

I own that very same Toyota Highlander in blueprint I definitely recommend this vehicle I'm very happy with my purchase.

I go for reliability and that only can be found in a Toyota.

I have a 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD.....I don't regret purchasing it.....gas saver, JBL speakers, etc......been having my Pearl (vehicle) since last December 😀 running great still no issues what so ever....plus it's a great car for a big family and pets 😀

Reliability & peace of mind is King

I would choose reliability over anything else. Don't want to lose my sleep over garage visits

What German 3-row SUV can you buy for Highlander money? Benz GLS: starting $81k BMW x7: starting $78k Audi q7: starting $60k

I drive a 2021, great car! No problems so far and I have put a lot of miles on it. My previous one was a 2018, same thing.

I'm buying one of these in the next few days and this video had me nervous, until I read the comments.

Respectfully I disagree with you. There are many videos that say the Toyota Highlander is a great vehicle and one video said (the guy reviewing it) that in his opinion the Toyota Highlander is the best used car to buy. They are very well built and reliable vehicles. The reason the new ones are so expensive is because they are great vehicles. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DBSo1WriVQE.html

Damn, I just bought a 23 Highlander because of this video

I'm on my 3rd highlander and I have to say they are one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. They only one I like better is my Sequoia but just because of the extra room. All are very reliable.

14 year highlander owner and I am positive I will have another 10 years easy with this vehicle. Reliable and would buy again.NEVER had an issue.

I have 2008 Highlander Sport with 325k and still drives the same as when I bought it 12 years ago. AC replacement has been the only major issue. Best car I've ever owned..👍

I have a 2012 Highlander, bought it 4 years ago..... NEVER had a problem. Those luxury brands are known for giving multiple problems.

He didn't actually mention a valid point whatsoever. 😢😅 reliability over luxury I would say. Besides even the highlander being expensive they are more accessible than the brands he mentioned 😊

why you should never watch such videos 😁

Time for a reality check. I own a 2021 Highlander Platinum trim and it is a great car to have. Your complaints are somewhat misguided. 1st - I disagree with your statement about the price. Yes it is a high price car but the car retains the value for WAY longer than ANY luxury car does. Do you homework cause I think you don’t know this. So if I lease this vehicle the price of this vehicle will depreciate very little compare to most luxury vehicles. I agree with the app and the 3rd row being the biggest draw back but most luxury companies don’t even have these features for free either - you have to pay either way. At the current rate of interest rates there are very little cars that are a good idea to lease. 2 years ago there were good options right now I would not buy or lease any car even if its a Toyota that will hardly depreciate and that’s where you will need to correct because Toyotas don’t die but your luxury cars do.

I have a Highlander Limited All Wheel Drive Platinum Edition. Best vehicle I have ever had. I'm thinking of getting the hybrid in a few years.

Own a 2016 and I can agree with you on back seat room. Now the door handle only seems to have those issues if if it was locked in the last few mins. The value of highlander needs to be a plus If you are buying a vehicle and it holds it's value that is a good thing.

no need to press the button to unlock. you can just put your hand through the handle and it will unlock automatically. has a sensor.

My dad got Toyota Highlander year model 2000 I was still a kid when he bought it. Now it’s 2023 his Highlander is still running good like new and no major problem.

I have had my Toyota Highlander for 20 years the other cars you named won't last that long without replacing the motor and tranmission!❤

Don’t need to hit the button to unlock the door (button on the door handle is mainly to unlock; it has a sensor behind the handle so just pull on the door handle when you’re near it (detects the key fob when you’re in range)

I would rather pay $50-$60 oil change than pay $150 oil change.

Drove the first one for 300,000 miles and the second one (which was totaled) for 125,000 miles. One of the most reliable cars I've ever had. I've had German cars. No thanks.

The Highlander is one of the best and most reliable vehicles out there. Go to the competitor and pay $20k more for 2” of leg room at the back. Also maintenance cost on bmw, Mercedes etc is enormous and vehicle reliability is not there.

We have a 2015 XLE that has had zero major mechanical issues. There was a minor squeak of the driver side window the last inch or so going up that finally resolved itself over time. The vehicle has 78,000 miles and other than the lousy OEM tires that had to be replaced at 36,000 miles, no mechanical problems. Brakes are original and show about 50% left. Regular oil & filter changes at approximately 5,000 miles and tire rotation and balance at the same interval. That's it!

My 2019 highlander is great car to me i had it for one year so far no issue runs great , very reliable so far and i have 2009 nissan Maxima that have brought it Demo new in 2009 going on its 14 year it has 146,369 miles on it and still runs great

I would never buy an Audi or a mercedes... I have 4 highlanders now I have a 2021 Highlander XLE ... the most reliable car SUV you can possible own and the 2024 features are AMAZING

I’ve purchase three brand new Highlanders and it’s the best investment I’ve made. For the style reliability and comfort. The next step up would be a Lexus. Still choose my Highlander over the Lexus.

Guess no one explained how a smart entry actually works. The lines on top of the handle lock the car... To open just stick your hand in the handle and open. As far as the European counterparts he mentioned check that resale in 3-5 years. Good luck with that. Good luck once you get over 100k

highlander doors open the first time every time. You just grab the handle, stop pushing the lock or unlock button. The third row is small but it’s for kids mostly. Lastly, it’s resale value is hugely better then others you mentioned. You can buy this and in a few years sell it and come out good, the others you can’t.

We've had a Highlander Limited since 2014 (180,000+ miles) and we're just about to pass it down to my daughter and her husband and get a NEW Highlander. This car has been amazing, is still in perfect working order from stem to stern. It's luxurious, comfortable and a perfect "young" (third row seats are child proportioned) family vehicle. We're excited about getting the new 2024 Highlander Hybrid and would recommend it to anyone in the market. With this car, you definitely get what you pay for.

I have a 2018. The info center & map is terrible. You are correct about the back seats. I don't like the transmission shift points. Other than that it is a good vehicle.

I think you are wrong about the lease payments. Yes, for the similar amount of money for a really good spec Highlander you can get a new GLC or X3 or Q5 - however BMW and Audi are pretty bad in terms of reliability and engine issues. MB is still holding good in this but the lease payments are a lot more than Highlander. I am Mercedes guy, I was only driving MBs for a very long time, after we moved to Canada we got a brand new Toyota Rav4, before that we used to have W177 A Class which was really nice car. Toyota kease payments are not too bad and I think looking at the lease payments from premium brands are pretty high and when you want to own the car you will pay a lot more at the end of the lease than you would just finance it. The more the expensive the car is the more money you will throw at the end to own it. If you want to own the more premium czr from brand new the better option is to finance, lease is only as good as you will switch the cars after few years.

If you want to throw endless money into a bottomless pit then buy a Euro car . If you want to never break down again, buy Toyota. Cheers from NZ

Get a German car if you don't keep your vehicle more than 4-5 years also if you like to throw money away. My 2015 Highlander with 180000 km had the water pump replaced at 150000. That is it. Nothing but oil changes every 8000 km. I love it.

I appreciate this guy taking the time to make a video...I just wish I hadn't wasted my time watching it. I don't even want to get into it, but everything he said was wrong, highly misrepresented or blown out of proportion, or had nothing to do with the car itself, like the point about leasing/financing. I picked up a 2013 Highlander yesterday with 130k miles for $14k. I already know I'm going to love this thing for years.

I had a Highlander for a hew years. 2016 LE Plus I think. That car was amazing. I sold it for top dollar and bought a brand new 4Runner.

Just remind you also toyota also make lexus the best cars on the market

BMW and Mercedes are starting to charge a subscription fee for things such as heated seats, heated steering wheels, more HP on certain Mercedes models. Apple CarPlay and android auto are free. Your beloved bmw and Mercedes charge a subscription fee for those too. But if comfort is your main concern, at least when your bmw and Mercedes breakdown, at least you’ll be comfortable when your sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck.

And this Highlander will still be running after you go through three of your Beemers ..

One more comment about my Highlanders vs an Audi. I've owned 19 new cars over my lifetime and several used ones when I was young. None of my cars ever broke down and left me stranded until I purchased a brand new 2009 Audi A4. In the two years I owned it, I had to have it towed twice. Once I had it towed to a local garage from 80 miles away when it broke down. I'd never have another Audi.

What BMW Audi or Mercedes can you buy for the price of the Highlander with all the features the Highlander has? Love our platinum and getting 30mpg also with a V6.

I have owned A LOT of Toyotas V4, V6, and V8’s trucks, cars, & suv’s and loved them all. If Toyota is not your cup of tea I suggest you capitalize on its resale value and I wish you luck on your next purchase.

2018 Platinum Hybrid. 116,000 miles and other than tires and interval maintenance I've had zero issues. Brakes are still in the green as well.

I have a XSE 2021 and love it best suv I've own!!! 😊

I just bought a new le, felt sick when I saw this title, glad I watched this video. Feel way better now that I know his complaints were pointless for me.

I bought my Toyota Camry 2015 last year February and sold it yesterday after adding 20,000 km on it, and made additional $2,000, Off cause I’m buying Highlander

The Audi, BMW or Mercedes isn’t half the car that Toyota is. Their well financed owners actually brag about their cars being well cared for at the Dealership. Also, check out the depreciation rate for those 4 brands.

Highlanders have higher resale value than bmw and Mercedes, so you will pay more upfront but will lose less in depreciation when it comes time to sell imo

Simplicity=Reliability PERIOD! I have a 2019 highlander and made sure I got a turn key instead of a push start as well. Best SUV I’ve ever had. And I paid mine off already. Reasonably pricy but still affordable

The problem with those nice Euro cars is the mechanic shops don't want you sitting in your car while it is getting worked on every other month.

We went from a Lexus RX 350 to our new highlander limited and we love it more then our Lexus.

Buy a Toyota and be happy a long time. Buy a German car and suffer if you own it a long time being a money pit. If you have a lot of money fine. I don't, and I have a 2008 Highlander Limited with 237,000 miles and the only things I have replaced are tires, brakes and battery. Change oil every 5k with full synthetic oil.

They keep cutting costs on assembling and manufacturing quality on parts too year after year.. but fortunately many parts between generations are very similar or same.. makes finding parts a bit easier

I agree on 2 of his points and those are the rear seat and the Toyota AP. I bought a 2020 Highlander. We paid cash out the door Taxes, Title & Tag $42,500. We have 43,000 on it without the 1st issue other than the tires were replaced @ 40,000 miles. The ride is good and it is a pleasure to drive. I would be nervous with an Audi, BMW or Mercedes unless it came with a bumper to bumper warranty that included service as long as I owned one. The service is where they make the money on you even with a Toyota and as well as all other cars. I would take my chances with a Toyota.

I have a 2013 highlander that just crossed 100K miles. Love the car. Zero problems. Looking into trading up to a Grand Highlander!

List 3 car brands right at the start that are horrible for cost, horrible for reliability and even more horrible for price parts. 🤦‍♂️

I'll take reliability, dependability and resale value from my Toyotas and Lexus. especially the low cost maintenance any day over any german car.

I traded in my 2013 BMW 328i for a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in 2021 due to several trips to the BMW dealer for service. Oxygen sensor ($1500) failed at less than 65k. it didn’t pass smog. I also had a 2006 Toyota Highlander V6 that I gave my sister with no issues other than the paint chipping off. Happy with my Toyota Highlander Hybrid now!

The led headlights be blinding other cars at night! It’s either the drivers not operating it correctly or their lights are just blinding other road users at night

That same one on this video is the first NEW car I ever bought and I have no problems with it. Almost done paying it off 🙌

I have one and I actually use it as a work truck, I pull a landscape trailer full time with it. People laugh but they have no clue how reliable and great on gas they get. They pull really well also

My wife absolutely loves her 2018 xle awd.

I have a 2018 toyota highlander and it is the best car I've ever had. Extremely reliable and safe. I love my highlander. I'd rather pay for comfortably than style

Dollar for dollar long term I go with Toyota. But if you are a person who has more money available then perhaps a Benz or BMW is a better choice. But for a person who needs to know there vehicle will work and last then Toyota. But bro I love BMW experience…. All the way. So so nice!

Some people see worth in features…. Other, more intelligent people, see worth in longevity/reliability. You’ll go through 4 cars before my Highlander dies.

07 Highlander with a quarter million miles and I would not trade it for a 0 mile German or American anything. No check engine light no vibrations and no body damage. There is no better car than a Highlander and the AWD is unstoppable. This guy is not a car guy, he is a German car salesman.

I own a 2012 Highlander. Never had any problems with it so far engine/transmission wise. Great fuel mileage. Good interior space. Decent engine power. I find it hard to believe anything he said about the Highlander🤔.

brought the last 2022 V6 Highlander XSE. I didnt notice the problem u showed. Only thing i didnt like is the 3rd row is too small compare to Honda pilot. But in the end I brought it for reliability. Im gona try to make this my car that will last until i retire. I know its in the $50k+ range but its worth it. Now to think about it, I kinda like 4runner but its MPG sucks.

They say go where they fish, not where they say. It means there’s a reason why we buy it and we know why.

And reability toyota can't compare with other company's. I drive em 500 000 miles just regular maintance and also you can buy anywhere

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I bought a 2021 Toyota Highlander but the problem I am having is that it turns off every hour. I would like to know if through the application it can be deconfigured so that it does not turn off every hour. I was at the Toyota mechanic service and They don't know how to deactivate it and the only thing they told me is that the car comes like this from the factory. I would like to know if there is any way to deactivate it through the phone application, please answer me since that question is important to be able to solve the problem. Thank you.

Thank you for this video. I’m in the market for a new family car and you convinced me to buy a Highlander

Love how you make your reviews especially why you should buy & why not plus the full review. You're really goot 😅

My experience owning a 2016 XLE has been nothing short of amazing. I just returned from a 3,000 mile trip last week and it's one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever owned. Yes, I've owned 3 BMW's, so I'm qualified to refute virtually everything you posted.

I went temporarily insane and bought a brand new 2018 Subaru Forester with turbo. Nothing but problems, all of which the service department denied ever seeing before although we had been in to have the horrendously squeaky sun visor units replaced six times alone. Then the turbo started acting up. The seats were like sitting on a cement park bench. Traded that headache in for a used 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited and never even glanced in the rear view mirror as I burned rubber leaving the dealership. The Subaru had only 18,000 miles on it. Got the Highlander at 45,000 miles. Have had my Highlander three years and LOVE IT. NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. Seats like clouds, lots more room, features and Toyota reliability.

I own 2016 highlander with 210000 miles on it. No major problem just maintenance.

I have a 2009 Highlander Hybrid with 195,000 miles that I bought at an auction in 2010. Just routine maintenance; never had a problem with the car. Still get 25 miles to the gallon. Can't beat a Highlander.

I still have my 2008 Kluger, same vehicle as the Highlander just named different in Australia, and it still runs perfectly. Never had an issue ever.

I was told about the timing seal leaking oil which can cost 3 to 4 thousand to repair.. Do the new 2021 to 2024 have this issue as well? I know the 2014 to 2019 motors have this problem.

Good to see that no actual faults were mentioned.

Which one we should buy brother Rx 450h or Rx 350

Toyota/Lexus: Finance for long term. I've purchased this same exact model and love it and also still drive my Lexus IS 300 which I've bought back in 2002 from the show room with 8 miles on it. Currently at 250,000 miles and with in a 20 year ownership I've spent about 15k on all maintenance, which includes oil, tires, Catalytic converter which was the only real repair that was needed to pass emissions and that went bad at around 165,000 miles. German Cars: Lease (if you want to drive one.) Unless you have money to burn never EVER buy a German car for long term. Their reliability and up keep is just insane.