Kia Telluride vs Toyota Highlander

On the federal record, the 2011 Toyota Highlander takes it: 69/100 against 29/100. Best-scoring model year of each, judged only on complaints and recalls filed with the United States safety regulator.

2021 Kia Telluride

29/100
AVOID
  • 349 owner complaints on record
  • 69.8 complaints per year on the road
  • 5 recall campaigns, 1 severe

2011 Toyota Highlander

69/100
CAUTION
  • 186 owner complaints on record
  • 12.4 complaints per year on the road
  • 5 recall campaigns, 1 severe

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