Used 2017 Toyota Highlander for Sale nearCharlotte, NC

How much does the 2017 Toyota Highlander cost?

Prices have softened 4.35% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,096 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare on price, trim, and condition.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Toyota Highlander earns a 4.86/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel and Form and function.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, power, and family-friendly design, and they also like its smooth driving experience and strong feature set. That lines up well with the Highlander’s role as a practical three-row crossover that feels more polished after its refresh. For you, that means it makes the most sense if you want a family SUV that balances everyday usability with a more upscale feel than many rivals.

The market also shows healthy interest, with 32.7% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Owners rate it 4.86/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels dependable, comfortable, and well suited to family use over time. The expert notes also reinforce that impression by emphasizing the Highlander’s updated engine, standard safety equipment, and the way Toyota kept the model feeling fresh. Toyota’s standard maintenance perk language also supports the ownership picture, since the first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is making sure the specific vehicle you choose has been cared for properly, since condition and maintenance history matter more than the model’s strong reputation alone.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Toyota Highlander?

At 59.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a careful inspection of body panels, paint consistency, tires, brakes, and interior wear. Because this model is often bought as a family hauler, condition can vary a lot depending on how it was used, so it’s worth paying close attention to signs of heavy daily use. If you’re comparing multiple listings, focus on the ones with clean records and evidence of regular maintenance.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LE starts with alloy wheels, heated mirrors, Bluetooth, wiper de-icers, and standard Toyota Safety Sense, while the LE Plus adds tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate. The SE brings retuned suspension, LED running lights, 19-inch alloys, and sporty styling inside and out, while the Limited and Limited Platinum add more luxury and convenience features. The LE Plus is the best-value starting point if you want the strongest mix of equipment and price.
• Powertrain: The 3.5-liter V6 is the engine to focus on, since the base 2.7-liter four-cylinder is described as underpowered and unrefined for the Highlander’s size. The V6 gains 25 hp and 15 lb-ft this year and pairs with an 8-speed automatic, which helps the SUV feel capable in traffic and on the highway.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense is standard and includes adaptive cruise with forward-collision warning and auto braking, lane-departure warning and intervention, and auto high beams. That standard equipment is a major advantage, especially if you’re comparing lower trims.
• Infotainment: The LE Plus brings an 8-inch touchscreen, and higher trims can add rear-seat entertainment, navigation, and a 12-speaker JBL sound system. The optional rear-seat BluRay system uses a 9-inch display, auxiliary video inputs, and wireless headphones.
• Fuel efficiency: The V6 is rated at 20 mpg city, 27 highway, and 23 combined with rear-wheel drive, or 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined with all-wheel drive. In real-world driving, the expert reported an average of 19 mpg.

Which 2017 Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

The 2017 Toyota Highlander is offered in 5 trim levels: LE, LE Plus, SE, XLE, Limited.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point, but the base 2.7-liter four-cylinder is described as inadequate for the Highlander’s size, so you should only consider it if price is your absolute priority and you’re willing to accept the compromise. Even so, it still gets alloy wheels, heated mirrors, Bluetooth, wiper de-icers, and standard Toyota Safety Sense.
• LE Plus: This is the best-value trim because it adds the equipment many shoppers will actually want, including tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate. If you want the smartest balance of price and everyday usefulness, this is the trim to target.
• SE: This is the trim to choose if you want the sportier personality. It adds retuned suspension, LED running lights, 19-inch alloys, and sporty styling inside and out, and the expert specifically recommends test-driving it before deciding.
• XLE: This is the trim where keyless entry and ignition finally appear, along with the more upscale features shoppers often expect at this price point. If convenience matters to you, this is the trim that closes one of the biggest equipment gaps in the lineup.
• Limited: This is the luxury-leaning choice, adding rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory, an upgraded 12-speaker JBL sound system, and second-row captain’s chairs. It suits you best if you want the most comfort and convenience features without stepping up to the top trim.
• Limited Platinum: This is the most fully equipped version, with a panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors, auto wipers, heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, and the available 360-degree camera and rear parking sensors. It’s the right pick if you want the most premium Highlander experience.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard, which is a major advantage across the lineup.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Toyota Highlander?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and deal activity to make comparison shopping worthwhile.

• Deal availability: 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,096 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.35% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 59.9% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,623, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Toyota Highlander's resale value?

The current average of $20,145 sits slightly below last year's $21,060.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now if you plan to keep the vehicle for several years. For a future seller, the softer trend means resale gains may be more limited in the near term, so condition and trim choice will matter even more when it’s time to trade or sell. A well-kept Highlander with desirable equipment should still hold appeal because shoppers continue to value its family-friendly reputation and strong ownership satisfaction.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.86/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander safe?

The 2017 Toyota Highlander earns top overall marks from both IIHS and NHTSA, with an Acceptable rating for headlights from IIHS and five-star overall ratings from NHTSA, plus four-star ratings in the frontal crash and rollover tests.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard, and it includes adaptive cruise with forward-collision warning and auto braking, lane-departure warning and intervention, and auto high beams. That standard suite is a major strength, especially on lower trims where many rivals still reserve similar equipment for pricier versions. The main caveat is the IIHS headlight result, which is weaker than the rest of the Highlander’s safety performance.

Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Highlander or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 59.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.35% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.86/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 stands out for its refreshed styling, updated V6, standard Toyota Safety Sense, and the new SE trim.

The bottom line: The 2017 is a smart pick if you want the refreshed Highlander with standard safety tech and strong owner satisfaction, especially if you can find one with a clean history and a price near the lower end of the range. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you may want to compare nearby years and focus on the best-maintained example rather than the newest badge alone.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.