These are standard specifications for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic ECT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $29,990-50,485 |
| Weight : | 4134 lbs | 1875.151 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
| Combined MPG : | 22.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2013 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2672 cc | 163.1 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| V 6 | Twin-cam; Dual VVT-i | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 268 HP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
6 Automatic ECT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.300 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.900 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.420 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.713 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.608 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry C |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18E107000 |
| Summary | Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| Consequence | The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140506 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V420000 |
| Summary | 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.' |
| Consequence | An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160526 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V775000 |
| Summary | 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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, 'Light Vehicle Brake Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Toyota Highlander FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a wheelbase size of 109.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a length of 191.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a width of 75.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 40.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has legroom of 44.20 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Toyota Highlander's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Toyota Highlander? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2016 Toyota Highlander cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander had an MSRP of $29,990 - $$50,485 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Toyota Highlander have? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2672 cc | 163.1 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4200 RPM V 6 (3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 268 HP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Toyota Highlander have? A: The 2016 Toyota Highlander had a 6 speed Automatic ECT gearbox.