Used 2017 Toyota Highlander for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

How much does the 2017 Toyota Highlander cost?

Prices have softened 4.47% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,129 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable range of choices.

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 smooth driving experience, along with its family-friendly design and strong feature set. That lines up with the Highlander’s role as a practical three-row crossover that still feels polished and current after its refresh. For you, that means it makes the most sense if you want a family SUV that emphasizes everyday usability, comfort, and a more upscale feel than a bare-bones people mover.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so there is still room to find a competitive offer.

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 dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with repeated praise for comfort and value over the long haul. The expert drive notes also support that impression by describing the Highlander as a capable, easy-to-live-with family SUV that keeps up well in daily use. Toyota’s standard safety and updated powertrain help reinforce the sense that this is a vehicle built for steady long-term service.

For used buyers, the main ownership risk is less about the overall reputation and more about finding a well-kept example that has been maintained consistently.

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

At 60.4% 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, and signs of prior repair. Because this is a family SUV, condition matters most in the areas you’ll use every day: seats, cargo space, infotainment, and safety equipment. It’s also worth checking that the trim you’re considering has the features you expect, since equipment changes meaningfully as you move up the lineup.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base LE gets the old 2.7-liter 4-cylinder, while the LE Plus adds the features many shoppers will want, including tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate. The SE adds retuned suspension, LED running lights, 19-inch alloys, and sporty styling, while Limited trims bring leather, rear-seat entertainment, heated seats, navigation, and more upscale equipment.
• Powertrain: The 3.5-liter V6 is the engine you should focus on, since it is described as the necessary option for this SUV’s size and gets paired with an 8-speed automatic. Efficiency is listed 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.
• 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 on lower trims.
• Infotainment: The Highlander adds four USB charge ports for 2017, and the LE Plus brings an 8-inch touchscreen. Higher trims can add a rear-seat BluRay entertainment system with a 9-inch display, while the Limited trim adds a 12-speaker JBL sound system.
• 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. Real-world testing returned 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 you should treat it as a starting line rather than the best buy. It gets the basics plus standard Toyota Safety Sense, but the 4-cylinder is described as underpowered and unrefined, so this trim makes the most sense only if price is your top priority and you plan to move up to the V6.
• LE Plus: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers. It adds the equipment that makes the Highlander feel properly equipped, including tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate.
• SE: This is the trim to choose if you want the sportier setup. It adds retuned suspension, 19-inch alloys, LED running lights, and more aggressive styling, and it is the trim the expert recommends test-driving before deciding.
• XLE: This is the trim to target if you want the convenience features that start to make the Highlander feel more premium, especially keyless entry and ignition.
• Limited: This is the upscale choice, with leather, rear-seat entertainment, heated seats, navigation, rear parking sensors, front-seat heat and ventilation, a driver memory system, and a JBL sound system.

Toyota Safety Sense is standard, so even lower trims get a meaningful safety advantage.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you stay patient.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,129 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.47% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 60.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,625, 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 $20,233 sits slightly below last year's $21,179.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now but may also mean a softer exit price later if you sell too soon. Even so, the Highlander’s broad appeal as a family SUV should help support demand, especially for clean, well-equipped examples. If you keep mileage reasonable and maintenance records organized, you should be in a better position when it comes time to resell.

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, and it earns four-star ratings in frontal crash and rollover, and five-star ratings in all other NHTSA tests.

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

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 suite is a major strength, especially because it gives even lower trims a strong baseline of driver assistance. The main caveat is the IIHS headlight result, which trails the rest of the vehicle’s otherwise strong 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:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 60.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Prices have softened 4.47% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.86/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Toyota made Safety Sense standard this year, along with an updated V6, refreshed styling, and a new SE trim.

The bottom line: The 2017 Highlander is the right pick if you want the refreshed version with standard safety tech, a stronger V6, and a more current feel than the prior year. If you’re especially price-sensitive, a nearby year may still make sense, but the 2017 is the better all-around choice when you want the update package and can find a clean example at a fair price.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.