2004 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004

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2004 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (8%)

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2004 Toyota Highlander brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

180900 mi

US $400
Shop said that my front brake caliper and drum needed replacing. 
152000 mi

US $210
replaced front rotors and pads with caliper pins and seals due to sticking brake caliper pin. Rotor warping and reduced fuel economy as a secondary symptom of stuck caliper. 
172000 mi

US $150
Caliper and pad replacement. The front calipers were sticking and causing poor fuel economy and poor braking. 
71500 mi

US $485
Calipers failed requiring pads, rotors and calipers to be replaced, on both sides in the rear. 
112000 mi

US $50
Replaced front brake pads 
125000 mi

US $200
Brake light came on. Stayed on. Fluid Low. discovered small leak in brake line near caliper.replace. everything fine 
234000 mi

US $235
caliper slide stuck and inside pad was grinding on rotor 
101300 mi

US $250
wheel speed sensor 
137888 mi

C $250
Caliper replacement 
203360 mi

C $4300
Replace parking shoes and cables. 
226300 mi

C $600
one of the calipers 
275900 mi Front Calipers 
40000 mi

US $200
Replaced brake master cylinder seal. 
66000 mi

US $1400
Frozen caliper; rusted discs. 
84000 mi

US $325
Front right brake caliper seized, resulting in need for replacement of calipers, rotor turning, new front brake pads and brake flush. 
131000 mi

US $970
Rear brake pads/rotors/calipers were replaced. One side was frozen. Belts needed replacing, they were getting very noisy. 

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2004 Toyota Highlander Brake Problems

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