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2012 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 68 repairs.
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2012 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

163560 mi

US $24
Replace thermostat. 
120000 mi

US $1600
Replaced all 4 VVT solenoids 

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2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

63000 mi

US $150
Replaced coil on one cylinder 
3000 mi high pitched engine whine at varied speeds. 
high pitch engine whine that the dealer said was normal 
95000 mi

US $300
Outrageous issue: The positive terminal for the battery is Not a replaceable item, but costs $2,700 in parts plus 5-6 hours of labor: the full electrical engine harness must be replaced. Who made this incredibly stupid decision? When I told the dealer that I would never buy a Toyota again, they decided to make a repair of their own, where they sawed through the harness and made it possible to replace the terminal only. 

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2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

68820 mi

C $2253
The oil pump control circuit of the hybrid system malfunctioned. 

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2012 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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