Auto loans: 2016 Toyota Highlander
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.5 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.5 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2016 Toyota Highlander for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2016 Toyota Highlander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.5 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 196.5 g/km | 247 g/km | 264 g/km | 272 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.18 | $16.59 | $17.52 | $17.83 |
2016 Toyota Highlander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 2.7 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,636 | $3,318 | $3,504 | $3,566 |
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 2016 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 2 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 117 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (22), unknown or other (22) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V775000 | 2016-10-24 | electrical system:wiring | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail... |
| 16V420000 | 2016-06-09 | equipment:other:labels | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2016 Toyota Highlander
No 2016 Toyota Highlander is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
At 8.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 26 litres of fuel. In money, 1,000 km costs about $131.80 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Highlander
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What the Highlander is like
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Highlander answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2016 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Toyota Highlander
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 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 2016 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2636.00.
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.