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2025 Toyota Highlandervs 2025 Ford Explorer

Side-by-side reliability comparison based on NHTSA owner complaints

The 2025 Toyota Highlander is the most reliable choice with a Klunk Score of 98/100 ("Smooth Ride"). The 2025 Toyota Highlander has 9 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA recalls. The 2025 Ford Explorer has 95 owner complaints and 12 NHTSA recalls.

2025 Toyota Highlander

98 /100

Smooth Ride

Winner

2025 Ford Explorer

75 /100

Solid Pick

Head to Head

2025 Toyota Highlander2025 Ford Explorer
Klunk Score98/10075/100
Complaints995
Recalls012
VerdictSmooth RideSolid Pick

Complaints by Category

2025 Toyota Highlander

Body 6
Electrical 1
Engine 1
Brakes 1

2025 Ford Explorer

Body 47
Brakes 14
Transmission 13
Electrical 12
Engine 9
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