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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 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

168000 mi

US $720
Replaced the worn springs and struts with KYB StrutPlus Complete Assembly at all four corners. 
101000 mi Clicking noise coming from the steering system when turning. Thought it might be CV joints, but Toyota replaced the intermediate steering shaft and problem was fixed. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

47560 mi

C $3500
front end, rack and pinion, intermediate steering shaft 
68200 mi

C $4200
rack and pinion , intermediate shaft 
25700 mi Had a weird metal-on-metal scraping sound at times when braking quickly. Took the car to the dealer, reproduced the noise for them on a test drive, and then had them diagnose and fix it. 
63400 mi

US $669
Vehicle made a 'whump whump whump' sound that paced the speed the vehicle was at, started at 30mph and continued through highway speeds. Drivers side wheel bearing hub assembly was replaced. 
176000 mi

US $740
Vehicle was making a loud noise when driving above 35 MPH. Shop replaced the passenger side rear wheel hub. 
50000 mi Worn bearing replaced 
123000 mi

US $2000
New shocks/struts installed. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

104460 mi

C $1600
Rear left wheel bearing Some steering rod part was noisy. 
111600 mi

C $1200
Right Front & Right rear wheel bearings replaced 

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2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

68200 mi

C $160
change back sway bar bushings. Rubber deteriorates probably because antirust treatment (oil) and bad roads. 

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2011 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems

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