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Imagine installing a hitch without having to worry about welding or complicated adjustments. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is precision-engineered to be a custom fit for specific vehicles, like the Toyota Highlander, meaning it bolts directly onto your vehicle's frame with ease. The included hardware kit paired with step-by-step instructions makes this a hassle-free DIY project, even if you’re tackling it solo.
When it comes to durability and resisting the elements, this hitch takes the lead. Made from powder-coated steel, it not only looks great with its gloss black finish but is also highly resistant to rust and corrosion. This robust construction ensures that your hitch will stand the test of time, whether you’re towing in rain, sleet, or shine.
For those who need a hitch that can handle heavy demands, this one’s got you covered. With an impressive Class III rating, it boasts a 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight capacity and a 500 lbs tongue weight capacity. These specs ensure you can haul a range of trailers and accessories with confidence, from bike racks to cargo trailers, making this hitch an essential tool in your adventure kit.
Avoid the clunky look of exposed hitch components. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver integrates seamlessly with the vehicle, tucking the main body out of sight behind the rear bumper. This design not only maintains the sleek look of your vehicle but also enhances ground clearance—perfect for city driving or venturing onto back roads.
Feel secure on every journey knowing your hitch meets rigorous safety standards. It’s tested in accordance with SAE J684, which means it’s built with a focus on your safety. Whether you're heading out on a day trip or a cross-country haul, you can hit the road with peace of mind.
Whether you're planning a family vacation or a weekend getaway with your bikes, the versatile 2-inch receiver on this hitch makes swapping between a variety of hitch-mounted accessories simple. This adaptability ensures that no matter your needs, your hitch is ready for the task ahead.
This is the second hitch I've bought from etrailer.com. Like the first one, it went on with no problems at all. There was a piece of plastic I had to cut for the hitch to fit on my 2025 Hybrid Hylander, but I just followed the directions in the video, and all is good.
The one problem I had, had nothing to do with the hitch. I'm mentioning this in case it's helpful.
My problem was putting the bumper clips back into their slots. I'd never worked with these types of clips before (see attached image), and after about 45 minutes I realized there are two parts to them. I think of the parts as an anchor and a screw that don't come apart. In order to slide a clip into a slot, you have to first slide its "screw" out of its "anchor" as much as possible (they won't come apart), slide the "anchor" into the slot, then push the "screw" back into its "anchor".
I'm coming back to etrailer.com next time I need a hitch.
The hitch receiver is well made and heavy duty. Took about an hour and a half to install. Cutting the cover panels was a little tricky but the hitch receiver fit perfectly. Installing was a 2 man job.
Richard 
2/23/2025
We have had this hitch for a year and love it, We park our car in the garage but no rust after 2 snow seasons.
Kate F.
2/24/2025
I was cheap and decided to install the hitch on my own by myself. The directions and Videos helped VERY MUCH! There is a plastic cover that was not shown in the instructions or video above the exhaust but I figured it out.
Getting the first bolt started was a pain but after that everything went smooth again. I got a Torque wrench from the Auto parts store as a loaner, I would not skip this step on a hitch.
Overall doing it by myself was a slight pain without a lift but i managed to get it done.
Shipping was VERY FAST ordered on a Thursday morning it arrived Saturday afternoon to NW Florida.
Brooke M.
1/27/2025
Were you cheap or resourceful? I didn't know you could borrow tools from auto parts stores so you've also taught me something today, too. What all do you plan to use the hitch for?
It arrived in great shape. I won't say it was the easiest project I have undertaken but it fit perfectly. The video and the instructions helped plus I watched some other videos on YouTube that gave some additional recommendations. Additionally, Gwen was very helpful in assisting me with my order.
Bk
2/2/2025
We did a x-country trip last year over a period of 3 months. We attached a hitch rack to our new hitch and it worked out perfectly. We could not be more satisfied with both the hitch and the rack
Robin H.
2/2/2025
ETrailer does it again! Phenomenal customer service - made things happen I didn’t think were possible when a shipment didn’t arrive in time. The online tutorials made the whole installation process easy to follow. Buying a new trailer direct from the mfg on Monday and excited to try it out.
Gwendolyn Y.
1/21/2025
Congrats on the soon-to-be new trailer Jeff! What kind of trailer are you planning on getting?
Appears a solid product which will easily my needs which is a bike hitch rack. It fit as advertised on a Toyota Highlander XSE. I’m not mechanically disinclined, but nonetheless I was fortunate that my son’s Father’s Day gift was to lead the way installing the hitch. A single person operation without a lift or another means of support and the hitch would be back in the box. Team effort and a two-hour project. Kudos to offering the videos down to the make and model of the car! Extremely helpful. Four star given a single use to date.
This hitch is flawless and was fairly easy to mount. The wife uses it on our Highlander with a Thule 4 bike rack.
It came in 3 days early, good quality and nothing was missing. I have 2023 Toyota Highlander XSE and we used tutorial video to install them. They didn't have video on how to remove rubber that holds muffler in place- WD40 and wrench is all you need. I liked that it also came with instructions on how to cut out the underbody plastic cover so it can go back in with hitch. Would order from this company again!
Gwendolyn Y.
2/13/2025
Hey Andrea! I appreciate you sharing the tip about muffler. What are you going to use the hitch for?
After researching several sites, I chose etrailer, Curt hitch receiver class 3. Both retailer & manufacturer have high ratings and the videos provided all the information needed. Was able to install on my garage floor, no lift of vehicle. Did all the prep before having my wife hold one side while I secured the other. Hard to imagine one person doing this step. Getting bolts in required a bit of persuasion but once in they tightened easily, torqued them, put the rest back together. My lift gate has the kick open feature, glad to see the hidden hitch allows it to still work. Definitely use the video that matches your hitch, very pleased!!
Kent B.
11/2/2024
Fantastic, use is mostly summer to tow a motorcycle or two bicycles. Still looks new!
Overall, this is a good hitch and looks great once installed. The only reason I would give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that as some other reviewers have pointed out, the bolt hole closest to front end on passenger side near the exhaust did not fully line up. I had to drop the hitch and cut the slot out larger to get it lined up. Thankfully, I had tools on hand and it was a quick change. Other than that, no issues.
Great hitch. Easy installation at local shop.
4*s because my kick sensor won't work anymore on my 2020 Toyota highlander hybrid Platinum. Looks nice & tucked in though
Easy to install and fit perfectly on a 2023 highlander hybrid.
Randy
4/2/2025
I have used the hitch a few times with a cargo carrier and towing a small trailer. Working great and I have had no issues with the foot sensor for opening the rear hatch. I will admit that I dont use it often, but when it works great.
Jesse M.
4/2/2025
This is the second hitch Curt Hitch we've purchased and installed on one of our Highlanders. It's simple to install and didn't take very long to do so. The best part is that it doesn't interfere with you don't lose the hands free ability to open the rear hatch.
Rhonda S.
7/8/2024
Great. Its well priced, easy to install and functional. Highly recommend this product.
My 4th hitch from etrailer over the years. Once again excellent video and instructions. Quick delivery. great doing business with this company.
Great hitch. Easy to install. Works exactly as it should. Now I can tow my bassboat with my highlander.
I like that this hitch body is hidden behind the bumper fascia and the hitch was very easy to install.
Videos and instructions on website and also in packaging were awesome! Went on easy on my 2022 highlander LE.
Great hitch so far. It was very easy to install and took me about 30 minutes following the etrailer video advice.
Instructions are a bit confusing. After you remove the plastic, strapping and plugs/screws, the installing the Curt hitch receiver is straightforward. The product itself is made really well, extremely solid and fits perfectly.
The hitch arrived ahead of schedule. Watched the video and did the install. Super simple. Didn't even have to jack up the car. My 15 y/o son helped me hold it up until I could get the bolts in. The "kick to open" still works and it looks great! Only the receiver shows. Honestly, installing the Toyota wiring converter behind the cupholders in the 3rd row was a bigger pain than the hitch install.
Great price from etrailer!!! Item was dropped shipped from manufacturer CURT, packaging was horrible but NOT etrailer.com’s fault at all!!!
As for the trailer hitch it fit perfectly removed one bolt on passenger side and minor trimming of under panel on the drivers side. Installed in less then a hour!!
Exactly what I needed.
Brooke M.
5/10/2025
Awesome! What are you hauling now that it's installed?
Fits perfectly on 2020 Highlander Limited! Easy to install. Finished receiver height is 16”. The hitch is completely hidden behind the rear facia. For the wiring I used the Tekonsha 118252 that plugs directly into the new plug located under the bumper driver’s side. I used the Toyota PT725-48200 ($55) converter that plugs into the wiring located behind the side panel, second row seat, drivers side. Why on earth Toyota buried this connector there is beyond belief. When you add any hitch, including this one, the kick opener still works sometimes. Toyota advises you turn off the opener in vehicle settings. I never used the kick opener before as it was always sort of hit or miss gimmick. Pressing the button always worked faster anyway.
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Brooke M.
5/20/2025
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your finding with the clips! I am sure you won't be last one to fight with these and now folks reading your review have a head start to how to deal with them. :)