Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD towing capacity by year
The Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD has tow data across 9 model years, from 2002 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD years (2007–2011)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 3 | 5,000 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
Older Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD years (2002–2006)
Earlier model years for the Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2004 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2003 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD/4WD | 2 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.