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2009 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77500 mi

US $500
Rear hatch motor failed. 
118000 mi

US $200
Many electrical failures/issues, seemingly unrelated. Door locks inoperative, engine starting intermittent, security system going off on it's own. The battery was bad. Replaced battery. 
142000 mi

US $240
Left front tire pressure sensor failed. 
157000 mi

US $15
headlamps 

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2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

71920 mi automatic tailgate stopped working. Nothing done, Toyota says they cannot fix it! 
83080 mi Replace [power] rear tailgate 
110360 mi

C $600
alternator failure. replaced 
85000 mi

US $6
Replaced passenger side headlight 
33500 mi Hood latch alarm failure. Hood latch was replaced under warranty. 
122000 mi

US $900
they said alternator died and replaced it and tried to charge me $1200 but I had a coupon from email that saved $200. Rip off. 
11160 mi Interior fan stopped working. No air blowing into the cabin at any fan speed. Taken into dealership, supposedly a loose connector, easy repair, no charge as still under warranty. 
32000 mi

US $120
rear windshield washer pump replaced 
28000 mi Radio display went out. Replaced radio under warranty. 

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2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

68000 mi

US $20
License plate light bulb change. Took more than ten minutes. 

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2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $600
Alternator, belt, and tensioner replace 
38000 mi Radio display goes crazy, especially when cold. You can't adjust anything when it does this. This is the 2nd radio that been installed. Also sometimes the tune knob will not change the station or any other adjustments you make with it. 
168000 mi

US $122
Windshield washer pump replaced 

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2009 Toyota Highlander Electrical Problems

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