2018 Toyota Highlander for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.2 to 10.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.2 to 10.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Toyota Highlander for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Toyota Highlander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.0 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | 241 g/km | 246.3 g/km | 253 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.71 | $15.81 | $16.28 | $16.90 |
2018 Toyota Highlander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,350 | US$2,900 | US$3,000 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,542 | $3,162 | $3,256 | $3,380 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 274 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (69), service brakes (59) and unknown or other (46). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | 2020-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus... |
| 20V012000 | 2020-01-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350... |
| 18V211000 | 2018-04-03 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly... |
| 17V831000 | 2017-12-20 | equipment:other:labels | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2018 Toyota Highlander for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2018 Toyota Highlander for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2018 Toyota Highlander in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Engine and fuel
Its 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid drives through an automatic (CVT). As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
At 8.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 25 litres of fuel. Every 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the Highlander
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What the Highlander is like
As a full-size SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Try before you buy
Try the Highlander on your commute, then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Highlander first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Still deciding?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Toyota Highlander?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Toyota Highlander before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2542.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.