The Toyota Highlander (4 generations, 2001–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.5L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 36 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Toyota Highlander VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Toyota Highlander window sticker — build, options & years
The Toyota Highlander ran from 2001–2026 across 4 generations (2001–2007, 2008–2016, 2017–2019, 2020–2026). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 3.5L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Toyota Highlander VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2026, 2025, 2024; the most-complained-about are 2021, 2019, 2008. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Toyota Highlander VIN decoder.
What the Toyota Highlander sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Highlander, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 379 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Highlander under Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Highlander's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2001 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a Highlander sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 10 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Highlander sticker carries as of its 2026 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Highlander sells for now
The label froze the Highlander price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Highlander by model year, from 745 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 listings | |
| 2025 | 11 listings | |
| 2024 | 16 listings | |
| 2023 | 66 listings | |
| 2022 | 66 listings | |
| 2021 | 98 listings | |
| 2020 | 21 listings | |
| 2019 | 97 listings | |
| 2018 | 127 listings | |
| 2017 | 74 listings | |
| 2016 | 69 listings | |
| 2015 | 87 listings |
A 2026 Highlander asks a median $58,600 today, a 2015 about $15,500. Full breakdown on the Toyota Highlander value page.
What's on the Toyota Highlander sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Highlander VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Toyota Highlander VIN decoder.
Highlander window sticker — every model year
This covers the Toyota Highlander for 2001–2026. Enter any Highlander VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Toyota model.
Want Highlander recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Toyota Highlander VIN decoder →
Other Toyota window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Midsize Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota RAV4 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 78 mpg | |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota Tacoma | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Toyota 4-Runner | Special Purpose Vehicles | 23 mpg | |
| Toyota Tundra | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota Highlander
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Highlander, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Toyota Highlander all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Toyota Highlander whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (28 city / 32 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Toyota Highlander sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2026 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Toyota Highlander worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2026 asks a median $58,600 and a 2015 about $15,500 across 745 live listings. See the Toyota Highlander value page.
Is the recreated Toyota Highlander sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Toyota Highlander may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Toyota Highlander?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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