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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%)

Chart based on 87 repairs.
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2011 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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

84000 mi

US $1
Muffler heat shield rotted out by bolt holes. Repaired by adding larger washer to secure shield in place. 
102000 mi Oil cooler pipe burst 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

139000 mi

US $100
Looking for issue with decreased fuel economy. Exact problem area unknown. 
208000 mi

US $100
Oil drip 
87000 mi

US $25
Loose heat shield 
90000 mi

US $180
Routine oil change/tire rotation 
65000 mi

US $200
Check engine light and traction control lights were on. Mechanics trouble shot the evap system for leaks and determined that the problem must exist in a very difficult and expensive to reach area in the exhaust system. We elected not to fix. 
135000 mi

US $400
Rubber oil cooler line burst while driving. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

85800 mi

C $90
Check engine light diagnosis. Exhaust part required for repair was not available. Light went off by itself after 2 days. 
120280 mi

C $1600
EGR VALVE ASSY CHANGE THE EGR VALVE REPLACED EGR VALVE CLEANED PIPES CLEARED CODES 

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2011 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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