Used 2017 Toyota Highlander for Sale nearRochester, NY

How much does the 2017 Toyota Highlander cost?

Prices have softened 4.06% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,237 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Toyota Highlander earns a 4.9/5 user rating and a 7.2/10 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 the impressive feature content and smooth driving experience. In use, it fits well if you want a practical, comfortable SUV for school runs, errands, and everyday family duty. There’s also a strong market signal here, with 35.9% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2017 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Owners rate it 4.9/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with repeated praise for comfort and the kind of long-term value that makes a family SUV easy to live with. The expert notes also support that impression by describing the Highlander as capable and well sorted for daily use, with a powertrain and transmission combination that works smoothly in traffic and on the highway. Toyota also made Safety Sense standard, which adds to the sense that this is a vehicle built to be counted on.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the specific example you choose has been maintained well and hasn’t picked up hidden wear from family use.

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 bodywork, alignment, and any signs of prior repair quality. It’s also smart to focus on condition details that matter in a family SUV, including interior wear, seat configuration, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re considering.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LE starts with the basics, but the LE Plus is where you begin to get the more useful everyday equipment, including tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate. The base LE’s 4-cylinder is described as underpowered and unrefined, so feature gaps at the lower trim are worth paying attention to.
• Powertrain: The 3.5-liter V6 is the engine to focus on, and the updated 8-speed automatic helps it feel capable in traffic and on the highway. The performance notes also mention that the V6 is paired with improved mileage estimates and that the SE’s retuned suspension is the trim to test drive if you want the best balance of control and comfort.
• 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 suite is a major advantage, especially because it comes on the 2017 model year.
• Infotainment: The Highlander offers an 8-inch touchscreen on the LE Plus and a 9-inch rear-seat BluRay entertainment display on the SE with auxiliary video inputs and wireless headphones. Four USB charge ports are also part of the 2017 update.
• 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. The expert also reported averaging 19 mpg in real-world driving.

Which 2017 Toyota Highlander trim should I buy?

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

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point, but the 4-cylinder is described as underpowered and unrefined, so it’s mainly for shoppers who are trying to keep the price down and can live with the least desirable engine setup.
• LE Plus: This is the best-value trim to start with because it adds the features that make the Highlander feel much more complete, including tri-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, a power driver’s seat, and a power liftgate.
• XLE: This is the trim to consider if you want the more desirable convenience features, especially because keyless entry and ignition don’t arrive until here.
• SE: This is the trim the expert recommends test driving first, thanks to its retuned suspension, sporty styling, LED running lights, and 19-inch alloys. It’s the most appealing choice if you want the best driving feel.
• Limited: This trim adds more luxury-oriented equipment, including rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory, an upgraded 12-speaker JBL sound system, and second-row captain’s chairs.
• Limited Platinum: This is the top-end choice if you want the most equipment, including a panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors, auto wipers, and heat for the steering wheel and second-row seats.

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

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 carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,237 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.06% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 60.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,619, 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 $19,955 sits slightly below last year's $20,799.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled a bit, which can help you as a buyer now but may temper short-term resale gains if you plan to sell soon. Even so, the Highlander’s strong owner satisfaction and family-friendly reputation help support demand. If you buy well and keep the vehicle in good condition, it should remain appealing to future shoppers looking for a practical midsize SUV.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.9/5, 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, though the IIHS gave it an Acceptable rating for headlights and NHTSA gave it a five-star overall rating but 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 equipment is a major strength for the model year and helps explain why the Highlander scores well in safety overall. The main caveat is the headlight result from IIHS, which is the one area that keeps it from being flawless.

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:

• 35.9% 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.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.06% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.9/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 stands out for its updated V6, standard Safety Sense, and the new SE trim, which together make it feel fresher and better equipped than the prior year.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of updated features, standard safety tech, and strong owner satisfaction, the 2017 is the right place to focus. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you can still shop nearby years, but the 2017 gives you a more current package and a better-equipped used-market target.

How does the 2017 Toyota Highlander compare to the 2017 Honda Pilot?

Our experts score the 2017 Toyota Highlander 7.2/10 and the 2017 Honda Pilot 7.2/10.

The Highlander is the more affordable used buy here, with a lower average used price and a slightly better share of good and great deals. The Pilot counters with a stronger V6 and better highway fuel economy, so it may appeal more if you want extra power and efficiency on longer drives. The Highlander’s standard safety equipment and family-friendly comfort help it stay competitive, while the Pilot’s stronger engine gives it a more muscular feel.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.