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2014 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (4%)

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2014 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

11000 mi Power lift-gate intermittently failed to open. Dealer replaced lift-gate control module and door struts as per service bulletin. 
7700 mi Head unit constantly reboots 
18000 mi

US $18100
Head unit constantly freezes and reboots. Dealer states nothing can be done until they witness it. 
22000 mi Rear hatch electric struts were replaced after originals completely failed. 
34000 mi software upgrade 
35000 mi Automatic rear lift gate did not function correctly. Sensors, computer, and more components (unknown) had to be replaced 
16500 mi AC condensate drain line was installed improperly and was blocked and all AC condensate was collecting under flooring/carpet on the passenger side of the car both front and back seats. All flooring was soaked and smelly & had to be replaced. 
92000 mi

US $2000
automatic powergate stopped working 
9600 mi Battery had a bad cell and was dead. Could not jump start so had to tow. 
24000 mi GPS/Radio Locked up repeatedly and required a hard restart each time. Became more frequent over the last 3 months 

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2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $1500
Replacement of rear power lift gate that had quit working. 
31700 mi

US $48
Touch screen problem, entire radio unit replaced. 
64000 mi Right door speaker blown 
22000 mi Bluetooth issues and tire repair 
41000 mi The power lock on rear right door have stop working with the remote and manual door unlock/lock power. I have not taken into repair yet 
42154 mi The NAV would restart on its owned. Also it would blank out and nothing would work. I think this a software or Bluetooth problem. 
55000 mi

US $1000
Both door actuators would not open. Toyota replace both under my extended warranty that I bought through Toyota. 
58000 mi liftgate struts. Update: I have to go back to Toyota to get struts replace because it finally failed and I cant close the liftgate properly. Also the door actuator have failed on three doors. It seem that the designs of the door actuator are known problem when calling the extend warranty. 
10000 mi Radio speaker rattled 
17000 mi Rattling stereo speaker, fixed for the 3rd time in 1.5 years. Bad retainer clip. 
20000 mi Rattling speaker. This was the fourth time. 
25500 mi The radio would freeze ( not accept volume or channel changes) then cut off while driving, followed by a safety screen for the backup camera which would display for about 60 seconds. Afterwards, the radio would return to normal. 
10000 mi Entune keeps dropping Bluetooth calls. Had to get it updated to newer version @ dealer which included the fix. 
Problem with electric tailgate 
29740 mi Head unit would lock up/reboot and lose all navigation POIs. Started happening weekly, dealer replaced head unit. 
63240 mi

C $200
I thought the battery was low because it started hard in the morning. Went to have my oil changed and it died in the garage, which was the best possible place to have it fail - considering it was December 31. They changed the battery and I was good to go. 

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2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

231-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

12700 mi Trunk power liftgate wouldn't close all the way. Replaced actuators 

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2014 Toyota Highlander Electrical Problems

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