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2011 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (17%)

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2011 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

99000 mi

US $200
Battery was corroding 
121000 mi

US $100
Replaced TPMS sensors in wheels. 
75300 mi

US $1
Battery had gotten super weak, would require jumpstarting after leaving lights on for <1 min. 
44200 mi

US $500
driver side locking mechanism/electrical motor quit working. Was covered under warranty. 
176000 mi Door lock actuators replaced. Toyota Corp agreed to pay for repair. This was the fifth time they have gone out. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

74000 mi

US $130
Alarm system -- would go off by itself. Dealer disabled the alarm (cost to repair the system would have been much higher). 
90000 mi Car would not start once. Started the next morning - took into dealer, who said battery and systems were fine. No charge for the visit and no problem since. 
127600 mi

US $115
Replaced the battery, had a couple of rough starts, had battery tested and was showing ready to replace 
162000 mi

US $474
Vehicle wouldnt start, just heard a click and then nothing. Started was replaced. 
246000 mi

US $80
headlight replacement - driver side out 
70000 mi

US $130
Battery Replaced $129.95 
86000 mi

US $40
The arm that controls the power liftgate snapped. Husband bought a new part from the dealer and repaired it. 
87000 mi

US $60
A part inside the door panel broke, and the window would not roll up. Husband bought the part online. He had to take the panel off the door. He took out the broken part, installed the new, and the window works fine. 
29000 mi

US $300
car alarm keeps going off once/ twice a week; could not identify problem nor knew about issue, by the way this model is a 2011 highlander AWD 
25000 mi Headlight failure 
49000 mi

US $300
Power lift strut for rear hatch failed 
12700 mi Alarm system goes off by itself. Dealer said that was due to the sensor on the hood latch. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

48500 mi

US $550
12V Battery died. Unable to jumpstart due to Hybrid system. Special Toyota Hybrid 12V battery resulted in $500+ repair 
105400 mi

C $25
Right headlight replaced 
109740 mi

C $25
Left headlight replaced 
132060 mi

C $200
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2011 Toyota Highlander Electrical Problems

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