2012 Toyota Highlander Base
5TDZA3EH1CS030209
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 41 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($10,080)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $10,080 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5TDZA3EH1CS030209Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Toyota Highlander likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Toyota Highlander has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD
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AIR BAGSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry,…NHTSA campaign 13V014000
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EQUIPMENTSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry…NHTSA campaign 13V123000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Toyota Highlander from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Toyota Highlander over the last 6 months — the market firmed $492 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,998 |
| April 2026 | $11,995 |
| May 2026 | $12,058 |
| June 2026 | $12,345 |
| July 2026 | $12,488 |
| August 2026 | $12,490 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Base (this car) | $10,080 | 41 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | $7,748 | 6 | −$2,332 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | $5,700 | 4 | −$4,380 |
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | $6,849 | 4 | −$3,231 |
| 2012 GMC Terrain | $7,746 | 4 | −$2,334 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V | $8,999 | 4 | −$1,081 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2010–2013What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 452 | $12,995 | 100% | 147,325 mi |
| 2012 | 295 | $11,999 | 92% | 154,489 mi |
| 2011 | 166 | $10,990 | 85% | 162,440 mi |
| 2010 | 230 | $9,900 | 76% | 162,214 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
