AI DamageFord Explorer vs Toyota Highlander: which has more problems
Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.
More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.
At a glance
Components: owner complaints
| Component | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5,414 16% | 1,067 18% |
| Structure | 5,261 15% | 446 8% |
| Service brakes | 1,882 5% | 757 13% |
| Steering | 4,147 12% | 365 6% |
| Electrical system | 2,266 7% | 636 11% |
| Engine | 2,071 6% | 543 9% |
| Visibility | 1,696 5% | 530 9% |
| Tires | 3,776 11% | 134 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1,806 5% | 445 8% |
| Air bags | 1,038 3% | 359 6% |
| Engine and cooling | 1,999 6% | 182 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 685 2% | 271 5% |
Which is more reliable: Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander?
This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (powertrain, structure, service brakes) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.