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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 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

52000 mi Drivers side sun visor will not stay put & keeps falling down to obscure the view. I am living with it for now because the new parts alone are estimated at close to $300. 
13000 mi Seat belt buckle needed replacement 

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2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

69500 mi Swollen lug nuts caused OEM wrench not to fit. Belle Tire replaced all 24 with different lugs FREE. 
124000 mi

US $300
normal servicing (oil, filter, tire rotation, etc) plus installed all LED exterior lighting. Nice improvement in night driving (we live in rural NH and there is not much street lighting here). 
8000 mi Replace master power window control unit. 
73000 mi

US $750
Driver door handle broke off 
17000 mi struts in the hatch started squeaking. Toyota ordered the part for replacement. 
68000 mi

US $200
A bolt had come out of the window making it not roll down and up correctly. The bolt was put back on. 

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2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

105400 mi

C $2100
Need to replace the cable that allow to unlock the hood 

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2012 Toyota Highlander Other Problems

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