Toyota Highlander Repair Cost Guide

Mid-Size SUV

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$110-$3,200
Body Labor
$98/hr
Paint Labor
$103/hr
Annual Maint.
$489/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$210-$900

Single panel scratch, small dent, minor scuff

Moderate

$1,100-$3,200

Bumper replacement, panel repair with paint, liftgate repair

Major

$4,500-$11,000

Multi-panel damage, structural, ADAS recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-7 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint
$600-$1,400
Parts: $0-$120 Labor: $340-$850 Paint: $230-$450
Front Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Front bumper replacement with paint and Toyota Safety Sense calibration
$900-$1,800
Parts: $350-$620 Labor: $150-$420 Paint: $260-$560 ADAS calibration required
Rear Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Rear bumper replacement with paint and parking sensor reinstallation
$850-$1,700
Parts: $330-$580 Labor: $140-$390 Paint: $250-$540
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch repair
$210-$620
Parts: $0-$40 Labor: $130-$450 Paint: $75-$190
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for minor dents
$110-$540
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $110-$540
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement (steel panel)
$700-$1,700
Parts: $250-$450 Labor: $230-$560 Paint: $240-$580
Door Skin Repair
3-8 hrs
Door skin repair and repaint
$850-$2,300
Parts: $0-$200 Labor: $460-$1300 Paint: $320-$620
Door Replacement
3-5 hrs
Complete door assembly replacement
$1,300-$2,900
Parts: $480-$900 Labor: $340-$820 Paint: $380-$680
Liftgate Replacement
3-5 hrs
Power rear liftgate replacement
$1,500-$3,200
Parts: $650-$1400 Labor: $320-$750 Paint: $400-$700
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield with Toyota Safety Sense camera calibration
$420-$1,100
Parts: $340-$820 Labor: $140-$290 ADAS calibration required
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
LED headlight assembly
$200-$950
Parts: $320-$780 Labor: $75-$180
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Power side mirror (BSM on XLE+)
$300-$850
Parts: $220-$580 Labor: $80-$210 Paint: $40-$120

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$98/hr
Paint
$103/hr
Mechanical
$128/hr
Frame
$120/hr

Toyota dealer $105-$155/hr; independent $70-$115/hr

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$350-$620
$120-$340
-53%
OEM: $350-$620 | AM: $120-$340 (-53%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$330-$580
$110-$310
-54%
OEM: $330-$580 | AM: $110-$310 (-54%)
Front Fender
$250-$450
$80-$210
-59%
OEM: $250-$450 | AM: $80-$210 (-59%)
Hood
$480-$720
$280-$480
-37%
OEM: $480-$720 | AM: $280-$480 (-37%)
Liftgate Assembly
$650-$1,400
$420-$800
-40%
OEM: $650-$1400 | AM: $420-$800 (-40%)
Headlight Assembly
$320-$780
$120-$340
-58%
OEM: $320-$780 | AM: $120-$340 (-58%)
Taillight Assembly
$190-$420
$75-$200
-55%
OEM: $190-$420 | AM: $75-$200 (-55%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$220-$580
$75-$200
-66%
OEM: $220-$580 | AM: $75-$200 (-66%)
Windshield
$340-$820
$230-$550
-33%
OEM: $340-$820 | AM: $230-$550 (-33%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Toyota Highlander is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $280-$550
Required
Windshield Replacement Calibration: $280-$550
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches from parking incidents

Typical cost $600-$1,600

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper from backing incidents (limited rear visibility)

Typical cost $850-$1,700

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots and family use

Typical cost $110-$1,100

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces

Typical cost $300-$850

Fender Damage

Common

Fender damage from sideswipes

Typical cost $700-$1,700

Liftgate Damage

Moderate

Rear liftgate damage from low garages and rear collisions

Typical cost $600-$3,200

Power liftgate motor failures common at 80K+ miles

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $420-$1,100

All 2020+ require TSS calibration

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$489/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Toyota Highlander ToyotaPartsDeal - Highlander CarParts.com - Highlander Toyota Nation - Highlander Forum Safelite - Highlander autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

Labor Rates by State

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Cost by Damage Type

Bumper replacement, fender repair, scratch repair, and more -- with data-backed cost ranges.

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