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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
61000 mi
Transmission was intermittently "hard shifting". No codes were set. Mechanic was able to replicate by driving vehicle. Toyota replaced the transmission & covered 100% of cost of repair (although out of warranty), as I had brought it in twice previously for same issue with no resolution.
48360 mi
C $1800
Had transmission oil leak that required the drive-shaft and other components to be removed in order to fix the leak. Parts were only 10% of the repair, the rest was labor.
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