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Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1174 repairs.
Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 259 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | After much frustration of various inconsistent HD FM radio reception performance from the same locations I did more I investigation and I learned that apparently for marketing and budgetary reasons Toyota decided that not enough people listen to FM anymore to make it important enough to treat properly so they located the FM antenna inside of the rear cargo area driver side window(WHAT ???) This results in poor reception in general however, when you are driving in a direction where the station transmitter has no portion of the vehicle between it and the window with the imbedded antenna, the reception can be OK for a period of time until the route of travel causes the upper portions of the SUV itself to then be in-between the transmitter and the transmitter then the sig al drops immediately. |
2021 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
186-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 8000 mi | integral seat fan on drivers side makes a high frequency noise (THINK dog whistle) while on the high position. Dealer refused to remedy the noise. They said it was "working" and there for not under warranty. You can only hear it if radio etc. is off while it is running. We are living with it. |
2018 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi US $380 |
Vehicle wouldn’t start and needed a boost from a jump starter. Went straight to the dealer who replaced the battery without issue. |
2018 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64480 mi C $225 |
Replaced Battery |
| 201000 mi US $190 |
Needed Freon |
| 22000 mi US $180 |
Replace battery. Not really routine at 22K miles, but that was the problem. |
2018 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 6000 mi | Entune navigation system randomly reboots while driving. Dealer said no faults found. |
2017 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93 mi | Tire pressure warning light will not turn off. Must return for sensor replacement. |
| 62 mi | The tire pressure warning sensor light would not turn off. The technician re-registered the sensor with main computer model. |
| 3720 mi | The tire pressure warning light comes on regularly when the temperature falls below freezing. It goes off when it gets a bit warmer. Update: started keeping the pressure at least 36 psi. |
| 36580 mi C $800 |
Car had to be boosted 3x. Initial checks found nothing wrong. After 3rd time battery was found weak and was replaced, |
| 7440 mi | Aftermarket electric brake control causes error to appear on screen. Also caused cruise control to stop working. All safety sense to stop working. They say they need to run tests with my trailer attached to do a proper diagnostic. The problem is that my trailer is in storage 4 hours away, so it'll have to wait until spring. I'm pretty sure that they are full of crap, but I don't have the energy to fight with them. |
| 2000 mi | Audio/Video in-dash radio display stopped working. Screen is off, no settings or backup camera etc. They had to order new in-dash display/radio from manufacturer NOT toyota. |
2016 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | Front left speakers intermittent, this turned out to be problem with wife's iphone |
| 7000 mi | Cruise control stalk illumination would flicker, only detectable at night. Replaced/repaired ground wire. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Replaced battery |
| 10000 mi | Cruise control stalk light would flicker occasionally. Handled under Toyota TSB, no charge. Took about an hour once parts were available. |
2016 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | The automatic rear hatch does not reliably open using the inside button. The repair was unsuccessful and will have to go back. Update: We discovered that it was happening because you first have to unlock all doors of the vehicle before the tailgate will raise. If you are used to having a sedan and someone wants you to pop the truck, you just pull the lever. However, in the Highlander, you have to first unlock all doors then push the tailgate button. Seems unnecessary to me, but so be it. |
| 19190 mi | Entune software update per T-SB-0103-16 Cruise control stalk illumination intermittent operation repair per T-SB-0031-16; replaced (1) flange bolt, (2) plate washers, & (1) repair w/ wire terminal |
| 25825 mi | Replaced OEM battery (bad cell in Johnson Controls p/n 28800-03044 582A/125RC) with Toyota (Interstate) TruStart 575CCA/130RC |
| 1000 mi | L front passenger window not operable from driver side, only partially worked from passenger side; L sideview mirror puddle light did not work, power mirror did not work, door lock did not work electrically. |
| 9000 mi | Cruise control stalk light was going in and out TSB existed and repairs were made under warrantly |
2015 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2100 mi | cigarette ligher didnt have power. |
| 24000 mi | Front Doors Lock actuator replaced |
| 85000 mi US $450 |
Passenger door lock switch failed |
| 11700 mi US $100 |
Bad smell from air vents |
| 32000 mi | Window motor malfunction. |
| 11000 mi US $135 |
Car would not start, after repeated jumpstarts, determined battery needed to be replaced. |
| 24500 mi | Driver's door power window was making a strange sound when closing. Dealer replaced power window motor under warranty. |
| 3200 mi | A/C not functioning due to low refrigerant. No leak could be found. System recharged. |
| 5000 mi | Found leak in AC expansion valve. Ordered part. |
| 5000 mi | Install AC expansion valve. |
| 28000 mi | fuel gauge and odometer worked sometimes and not others 2 days in a row. took it in to dealer they ordered part should get back tomorrow. |
| 42000 mi US $160 |
Cell in battery went bad. Basic warranty was over and it was not covered. |
2015 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Heater is erratic in behavior temp control takes 30 minutes to stabilize. A/c controls normal Door locks do not always respond to key fob and unlock, rear hatch get stuck in open position requires manual closing (this SUV is not made for manual closing have to overcome the force of the actuator) |
| 19840 mi | The settings for bass and treble would keep resetting to default in a day or two, Toyota updated the software and all is well. |
| 12000 mi | The cruise control light on the knob went out. |
| 135000 mi US $240 |
TPMS sensors replaced due to battery failure in at least one of the 4 sensors |
| 13020 mi C $175 |
Car would not start, battery was dead. I call the dealer and did not requirer an appointment drop in the next day after I boosted my car with another battery. They replace it at no charge. |
| 61000 mi | The Entune navigation and audio system began to occasionally freeze and do a self-restart. Other oddities accompanied these issues as well. They installed an update to fix it. Time will tell if it is, in fact, fixed. |
| 29450 mi | car engine not turning over |
| 9300 mi C $12 |
Blew two fuses for auxillary plugs, after attempting to run small air compressor. Replaced fuses no other issues. |
| 83700 mi C $20 |
replace low beam headlight on passenger side in dec 2021 |
| 21800 mi C $20 |
then drivers side [headlight] in Jan 2022 |
| 24000 mi | Battery died; replaced under warranty |
| 10000 mi | Battery needed replacement after just 9000 miles and 23 month's |
2015 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
231-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 13000 mi | Update to Bluetooth connection system. |
2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 11000 mi | Power lift-gate intermittently failed to open. Dealer replaced lift-gate control module and door struts as per service bulletin. |
| 35000 mi | Automatic rear lift gate did not function correctly. Sensors, computer, and more components (unknown) had to be replaced |
| 92000 mi US $2000 |
automatic powergate stopped working |
2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi | Right door speaker blown |
| 8800 mi | Problem with electric tailgate |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 31700 mi US $48 |
Touch screen problem, entire radio unit replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Entune keeps dropping Bluetooth calls. Had to get it updated to newer version @ dealer which included the fix. |
| 81000 mi US $1500 |
Replacement of rear power lift gate that had quit working. |
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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi | Rear wiper failed. Replaced |
| 2000 mi | Battery had to be replaced |
| 52000 mi US $125 |
Dead battery |
| 100000 mi US $10 |
One headlight (low beam) died. Replaced both |
| 88000 mi US $150 |
Tire light on Replaced 3 tire monitors that were not responding |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 208000 mi US $475 |
Airbag control module and sensor in passenger seat failed requiring replacement. |
| 45000 mi US $300 |
Replace battery |
| 31300 mi US $60 |
battery terminals excessively corroded leaving a white mess on each. Mechanic said it was due to 2 different metals in contact with each other while acid leaked from battery. Told me Toyota does not support a sealed battery for vehicle. |
| 36000 mi | Bad battery cell. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. |
| 12000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system required recalibration for persistent warning light |
| 62000 mi US $175 |
Driver side window motor |
| 35000 mi | Replaced rear wiper motor |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Battery died and was unchargeable. |
| 14260 mi | Headlight assy. defect required replacement along with rear hatch name plate trim piece due to corrosion. |
| 24260 mi | Rear wiper seized, replaced linkage and motor. |
| 5300 mi | door locks not working properly |
| 16500 mi | Speaker passenger side sounds broken especially when using cell phone over system. |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 45000 mi US $82 |
A headlight stopped working. Replaced bulb. |
| 18000 mi | Auxiliary battery shorted out |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Battery was leaking around terminal post causing corrosion. Battery was replaced under warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Battery and terminal replacement |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $100 |
Tire pressure sensor. Fault was not fixed |
| 78000 mi US $120 |
5 percent of the time the starter would not crank. Starter was replaced and issue went away. |
| 75000 mi | Complete right side of Audio system failed, replaced amplifier. Amplifier did not fix problem, had to replace entire radio/GPS system |
| 76000 mi US $40 |
One headlight burned out. I replace all four rather than wait for them to go one at a time. Also, I live in rural NH so I put in a full set of extra bright but legal bulbs rather than standard bulbs. Much better on back roads with no street lights! |
| 74600 mi US $60 |
Headlight Out |
| 87000 mi US $180 |
New Battery |
| 97000 mi US $889 |
Defective alternator |
| 156000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator and battery |
| 30000 mi | Blower for air condition and heater had to be replaced. Air condition has a slight squeak when it runs. |
| 54700 mi US $1000 |
Doors not locking with fob or door buttons. Replaced body ECU |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Replaced original battery due to leaking |
| 88000 mi US $30 |
Replaced brake light switch due to codes and ABS warning light |
| 10000 mi | Replace of dead battery |
| 58000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Battery |
| 48600 mi | Heavy corrosion |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 4220 mi | faulty speaker. replaced under warranty |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33700 mi | Door alarm for key in ignition was not functioning due to electrical ground issue. |
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44200 mi US $500 |
driver side locking mechanism/electrical motor quit working. Was covered under warranty. |
| 176000 mi | Door lock actuators replaced. Toyota Corp agreed to pay for repair. This was the fifth time they have gone out. |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Replaced TPMS sensors in wheels. |
| 75300 mi US $1 |
Battery had gotten super weak, would require jumpstarting after leaving lights on for <1 min. |
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Battery was corroding |
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $130 |
Battery Replaced $129.95 |
| 127600 mi US $115 |
Replaced the battery, had a couple of rough starts, had battery tested and was showing ready to replace |
| 162000 mi US $474 |
Vehicle wouldnt start, just heard a click and then nothing. Started was replaced. |
| 246000 mi US $80 |
headlight replacement - driver side out |
| 29000 mi US $300 |
car alarm keeps going off once/ twice a week; could not identify problem nor knew about issue, by the way this model is a 2011 highlander AWD |
| 12700 mi | Alarm system goes off by itself. Dealer said that was due to the sensor on the hood latch. |
| Headlight failure |
| 74000 mi US $130 |
Alarm system -- would go off by itself. Dealer disabled the alarm (cost to repair the system would have been much higher). |
| 90000 mi | Car would not start once. Started the next morning - took into dealer, who said battery and systems were fine. No charge for the visit and no problem since. |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
Power lift strut for rear hatch failed |
| 86000 mi US $40 |
The arm that controls the power liftgate snapped. Husband bought a new part from the dealer and repaired it. |
| 87000 mi US $60 |
A part inside the door panel broke, and the window would not roll up. Husband bought the part online. He had to take the panel off the door. He took out the broken part, installed the new, and the window works fine. |
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 48500 mi US $550 |
12V Battery died. Unable to jumpstart due to Hybrid system. Special Toyota Hybrid 12V battery resulted in $500+ repair |
| 105400 mi C $25 |
Right headlight replaced |
| 109740 mi C $25 |
Left headlight replaced |
| 132060 mi C $200 |
REPLACE LICENCE PLATE BULBS AND SOCKET |
2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24260 mi | Driver window elevator failed to work properly. Window could not be kept closed. Dealership changed window elevator for free, as part of original warranty. |
| 83500 mi | Radio volume knob intermittent. Rotary encoder going bad. Entire Radio Replaced. Non Nav, Non JBL, OEM deck |
2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35400 mi | Replaced Left head light, drivers side. Replaced Left head light, drivers side!!! |
| 40000 mi | Excessive corrosion on Positive battery terminal and Bat lock down bracket. Never happened to my 2005. Battery has gone dead twice with just the radio on. Doesn't seem to be long lasting. Probably need a new bat less than 2 yrs old. |
| 48100 mi | Electrolyte level low in three cells of the battery. Added that filtered water. |
| 158900 mi | Alarm would indiscriminately sound off. Most times where 2 or 4 AM. Per internet removed the hood latch limit switch. No more problem but now can’t set up alarm. Dealer Getty too expensive and too evasive about repairs to consider using that company!!! |
| 33000 mi | Windows do not function properly |
| 55840 mi | had to replace the motor for rear window wiper |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Drivers side power window motor fell out of its mounts. The window was inoperable and fell out of the track. |
| 29000 mi | Alarm system - defective hood sensor |
2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 37700 mi | wouldn't always start on the first try. |
2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi | Aux jack wasn't working. |
| 71000 mi | Returned to dealer to have the aux jack repaired, ended up trading the Highlander for a Sienna. |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
The rear hatch sensor was always showing ajar, even when closed. |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96200 mi US $500 |
Rear hatch motor failed. |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Many electrical failures/issues, seemingly unrelated. Door locks inoperative, engine starting intermittent, security system going off on it's own. The battery was bad. Replaced battery. |
| 142000 mi US $240 |
Left front tire pressure sensor failed. |
| 157000 mi US $15 |
headlamps |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41200 mi US $120 |
rear windshield washer pump replaced |
| 11160 mi | Interior fan stopped working. No air blowing into the cabin at any fan speed. Taken into dealership, supposedly a loose connector, easy repair, no charge as still under warranty. |
| 71920 mi | automatic tailgate stopped working. Nothing done, Toyota says they cannot fix it! |
| 83080 mi | Replace [power] rear tailgate |
| 110360 mi C $600 |
alternator failure. replaced |
| 28000 mi | Radio display went out. Replaced radio under warranty. |
| 85000 mi US $6 |
Replaced passenger side headlight |
| 33500 mi | Hood latch alarm failure. Hood latch was replaced under warranty. |
| 122000 mi US $900 |
they said alternator died and replaced it and tried to charge me $1200 but I had a coupon from email that saved $200. Rip off. |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 68000 mi US $20 |
License plate light bulb change. Took more than ten minutes. |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Radio display goes crazy, especially when cold. You can't adjust anything when it does this. This is the 2nd radio that been installed. Also sometimes the tune knob will not change the station or any other adjustments you make with it. |
| 168000 mi US $122 |
Windshield washer pump replaced |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
Alternator, belt, and tensioner replace |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $1200 |
Would only blow hot air, would not cool |
| 189000 mi US $35 |
Fuse for electric power ports |
| 106800 mi US $415 |
Magnet attached to compressor unbolted itself and fell off car. AC is not able to engage magnetic compressor clutch. Caused AC light to flash on dash. Had to replace |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Navigation |
| 76880 mi C $900 |
the car did not start. thought it was the battery (which was earlier replaced). turned out to be alternator. |
| 24000 mi US $300 |
Dead battery. Would not start with a jump. Towed to dealer. |
| 95000 mi US $1600 |
The AC was leaking INSIDE the car. Had to pull dash etc. |
| 109200 mi US $1146 |
Alternator went out while in a trip out of town, $746 |
| 115000 mi US $287 |
Corrosion on wires on passenger side panel caused alert light to trigger. |
| 118500 mi US $325 |
Starter needed replacement |
| 166000 mi US $800 |
alternator failed and replaced |
| 58000 mi US $20 |
intermittent problems with console features turning off at random. mechanic found a loose connection and problem seems to be fixed. |
| 3720 mi | Passenger seat airbag not working, seat was replaced. |
| 109740 mi C $330 |
AC not working , found nothing wrong , recharge the system with colored fluid to check for leak |
| 77500 mi C $250 |
Alarm started going off for no reason. Hood latch sensor failure. Told it was due to vibrations over time rattling it loose. $150 part |
| 94120 mi | Inspected vehicle following repeated (and random) flash discharge of battery. Already replaced the battery in October 2014 following the first instance. Issue remains unresolved. |
| 133300 mi C $850 |
Alternator failed to recharge battery while driving. Replacement was needed, but due to the location of the unit it was a 4 hour repair. |
| 105000 mi US $80 |
AC not cooling, refilled rather than test for leak to see if it holds. |
| 105000 mi | AC lines to back leaking, replaced |
| 15000 mi | Had a TSB installed to fix problem with alarm system intermittenly going off. Dealer replaced good latch sensor. |
| 96000 mi US $900 |
Alternator and battery needed replacement |
| 6000 mi | Smell emitted from air vents. Akin to mulch smell. Dealer replaced Hepa filter and treated system with Ozium. |
| 23000 mi | Radio volume would not function with dial. It did function with steering wheel buttons. Dealer replaced radio under warranty. |
| 107880 mi C $1000 |
Alternator required replacement. |
| 151900 mi | A/C lines from front to back require replacement. Parts not available at the time. Job still to be performed. |
| 130000 mi | HVAC issue. I could not figure it out. Drivers Window not functioning well jerks when going up. |
| 155151 mi US $35 |
Window regulator was bent out of shape. |
| 49450 mi US $50 |
Car alarm was going off all by itself at random times. Read on Toyota owner's forums that the hood latch could be faulty. Since I had the same problem on my Acura a few years prior, I replaced the hood latch. Found instructions online and replaced in about an hour. Problem solved and alarm system works properly. |
| 117000 mi US $200 |
Rear brake lights in turn signal housing were not working. Only center light on tailgate worked. Required new harness and connector to restore function. Good samaritan told us brake lights were out - no dashboard warning or alert. |
| 134400 mi US $200 |
Air conditioner was not cooling on driver's side of the car. Dealer recharged with dyed coolant to detect possible leak. No leak was found and AC now works perfectly |
| 136000 mi US $65 |
Burned out headlamp - Not OEM but previously replaced 3rd party bulb. Replaced with another 3rd party bulb. |
| 154000 mi US $2100 |
Interior evaporator was leaking Freon and needed to be replaced. Involved entire dismantling of dashboard to get to it. |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 242000 mi US $2700 |
AC not cooling. Dash air handler needed replacement. |
| 105300 mi US $25 |
R headlight burned out. Replaced bulb. |
| 59000 mi | Evaporator drain clogged. Blew out with compressed air. Still water collecting on passenger side floor. |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 122000 mi US $150 |
Stereo head unit losing power, especially on hot days rhe sound is less than volume know setting and muddy = amplifier is going bad. |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 69700 mi US $517 |
GPS became unreliable and diagnosis was damaged Data DVD which was replaced |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 147000 mi US $475 |
Alternator failed -- replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $312 |
Alternator bearing wearing out. Alternator replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $1224 |
Battery Replaced |
| 124000 mi US $225 |
Car was loosing power and battery light came on dash, eventually lost power. Replaced the battery which was in older anyway to avoid a tow, drove to mechanic and replaced the alternator with aftermarket part. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 205000 mi US $620 |
Rear passenger electric window failed. Replaced motor |
| 228000 mi US $2 |
Automatic climate control was broken. I repaired the wiring to temp switch. No cost but some hours of labor. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $47 |
Low tire pressure gauge reset. |
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Replace Alternator. The battery light came on so I checked voltage with a multimeter and did a self diagnosis. I kept a charger on it at night and turned off electronics and limited driving until I could get it in for repair. |
| 133300 mi US $850 |
Window stuck in down position. Had to replace both window and regulator. |
| 156000 mi US $950 |
Alternator failed and was replaced with an OEM unit. |
| 74000 mi US $752 |
Key fobs stopped working and system wouldn't enter programming mode (tried changing fob batteries first). After two days of intermittent success, replaced sending unit located in year hatch. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
New battery |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 95480 mi $50 |
AC has been problematic for the last couple of years, but replacing the gas at a respectable shop fixed this. Problem started when the car's radiator failed and ended up with a small hole (details in a different entry). |
| 144500 mi US $900 |
AC condenser needed replaced as AC stopped working |
| 237000 mi US $550 |
AC Condenser had a hole it in, so AC stopped working |
| 150000 mi US $169 |
Our non-hybrid battery died after a door failed to latch and the interior lights stayed on for 36 hours. Our fault completely! |
| 36000 mi | Adjusted brake pedal for brake light switch to activate. |
| 149000 mi US $1100 |
[blend door] motor for thermostat change botton |
| 153400 mi US $1300 |
AC Condenser leak |
| 88000 mi US $180 |
Needed new battery |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 159000 mi | rear window track actuator slipped out of track |
| 71700 mi US $300 |
remote needed to be replaced |
| 122000 mi US $50 |
Issue with battery holding charge even with new battery. Hybrid system charges vehicle and if you don't drive it much or long distances the battery can discharge. No fix available. Charging the battery at home and have emergency jumper. |
| 79000 mi US $350 |
factory radio started to fail; replaced it with aftermarket unit |
| 130000 mi US $70 |
Milliamp drain on battery traced to the security circuit. Pulled the fuse and reinserted it. Drain went away |
| 143700 mi US $63 |
Dead battery replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $3 |
Replace rear marker bulbs |
| 119000 mi US $30 |
Changed headlight bulb |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $890 |
Alternator failure |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
Alternator and battery replacement. Leak in the condenser |
| 111200 mi US $710 |
Replacement of alternator |
| 170000 mi US $125 |
Alternator failed, was replaced for $125, doing it myself |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Routine replacement of battery. |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 82500 mi US $10 |
Driver door electric lock failed. Toyota quoted estate $560.00. I fixed in 1.5 hrs for cost of a $10.00 part. Thanks to youtube tutorial. Dare to do it yourself. |
| 111000 mi US $400 |
alternator |
| 99000 mi | Condensor clutch failing |
| 64000 mi US $350 |
Alternator was whining - had it replaced. |
| 65600 mi US $100 |
battery |
| 307000 mi US $300 |
Passenger rear window actuator |
| 42160 mi C $3200 |
We found the heater to blow cooler air on passenger side than the drivers side to repair it was quoted at 3200.00. for a new one so, never fixed it. |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 206000 mi US $1000 |
Dead battery |
| 83700 mi C $3000 |
Heater failed- problem was wiring to controls |
| 179000 mi US $40 |
Headlight connector had melted. Wiring loom was replaced. Replaced the bulb but was out again a week later. |
| 28994 mi | Replaced HVAC damper servo under warranty |
| 80300 mi US $200 |
Cabin temp was not being controlled per setting of temp knob. Temp control assy removed from dash and found broken wires between potentiometer and circuit board. Desoldered broken wires, soldered new wires and reinstalled temp control assy. |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156680 mi US $450 |
Battery wasn’t charging, random dash warning lights came on. Alternator, serpentine belt replaced |
| 159000 mi US $110 |
The rear windows wouldn't go up using the driver's seat switch. I believe the switch got too wet when the car was detailed. I replaced the power window master switch replaced (with a used switch from eBay) |
| 78000 mi US $382 |
I had to have the alternator and battery replaced. |
| 84500 mi US $375 |
replaced a/c control head with reconditioned one. |
| 87000 mi US $1000 |
replaced ac compressor and evaporator |
| 103000 mi US $1600 |
I had a/c repairs done approx. 3 years ago. At that time, unknown to me, the repair shop did their own electrical modification to the a/c system. It shorted out this June and resulted in major repairs to the a/c system. |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $65 |
When operating the passenger window, via either switch, the window motor would operate the window down and then back up, but then it would not work after that. If I waited an hour it would work the same way again. The window holder drive motor was bad. I bought the motor and the arm as an assembly and replaced it myself. If you can follow a Youtube of the repair you can do it yourself. $65 on Amazon |
| 195000 mi | We had to replace the center control switch knob on the A/C system( which appears to be the heart of the system). The problem was the A/C would go from hot to cold at random, which became annoying. Left passenger front window motor fails intermittently and needs to be replaced. Starter is making high pitch noise intermittently, suggesting imminent failure |
| 150000 mi US $39 |
Inconsistent A/C temp |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 140000 mi US $250 |
ac recharge |
| 144000 mi | left rear door window no longer operates. driver's door lock no longer works electrically (by remote or inside electrical control). only functions when operated manually, by key or by manual lever in car. |
| 149000 mi | head light out. replaced |
| 94860 mi C $35 |
Air conditioner stops working. Added refrigerant with anti-leak. |
| 95480 mi C $120 |
A/C failure did not last for a long time after repair. Will take it to shop this or next month. |
| 98580 mi C $300 |
A/C system cleaned by shop, filled out with sealant and leak detector (UV dye). |
| 203360 mi C $826 |
condencer replaced; eletrical issue with compressor is fixed |
| 309380 mi C $450 |
Battery replacement. |
| 89500 mi US $806 |
Both front door locks quit working and had to be replaced. |
| 90300 mi US $200 |
With A/C on heat would randomly come out of vents. 2 of 3 wires in climate control adjuster had to be re-soldered. This problem with 04 Highlanders is well documented on various websites. |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
new battery |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
alternator replaced |
| 155000 mi US $550 |
power window motor and assembly needed to be replced, on 2 windows |
| 193000 mi US $350 |
Replace power window motor |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $250 |
Air temperature problem. Cold air blew out vents all time. Mechanic said it needed new computer board at cost of $1200. I ended up disconnecting actuator from air damper and now control air temp. by manually adjusting damper. |
| 91000 mi US $375 |
had climate controller replaced |
| 130500 mi US $210 |
Alternator went out. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced faulty condensor |
| 120000 mi US $20 |
added 1 can Freon to AC |
| 113000 mi | Ac condensor coil had a leak Drivers side electric window lift weak, window would not raise all the way |
| 84000 mi | Rear left brake lights went out. Had to retension plug adapter to get it working agin. Fixed at home. |
| 87000 mi | AC system started faulting. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 141000 mi US $35 |
Replace driver's power window motor. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 244000 mi US $425 |
Alternator failed and battery was weak enough that it was recommended to replace it at the same time. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
| 148000 mi US $1400 |
The electrical system was replaced. The air conditioner would not work. |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106600 mi US $200 |
Battery replaced - would not hold a charge after storage for several months. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Rear center-mount brake light bulb burned out - replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $7 |
Replaced burned out left rear brake light. |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Electrical, other than above, repair |
| 79000 mi | AC light would blink when the car drove through very rainy conditions, and the AC would cut off for a few seconds. Supposedly was some sort of accessory belt clutch relay, but a new relay never solved the problem. In very cold temps (below 10-15 degrees F) the Airbag light would come on until the car got warmed up. Supposedly this indicated that there was a faulty airbag sensor, but Toyota never really fixed it. "Couldn't reproduce" was their usual diagnosis. |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156000 mi | My AC was blowing hot and cold. An internet search suggested that the most common reason for this is a broken temperature control knob cable. Sure enough that was my issue and was resolved for $0. |
| 121000 mi | AC/Heat would blow intermittent, and flip back between hot and cold. $600+ repair quoted to replace circuit board. Self repair performed by pulling off AC control knob and tightening a very loose nut. No intermittent problems since. |
2001 Toyota Highlander
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $1150 |
AC not coooling |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89000 mi | Check engine light. Shop advised to replace battery prior to any further work. Said this may solve the problem. Light is off for now. Will drive vehicle a few days to see if light comes back on. |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 139000 mi | Intermittant electrical short causing front and rear defroster, a.c. clock and fan position switch to malfunction. Will cost over $1,000 replace climate control unit. |
| 148180 mi C $184 |
starter replaced |
| 170000 mi US $650 |
AC was very low on Freeon. |
| 172000 mi US $500 |
A/C condenser leak, replaced |
| 198000 mi US $110 |
Reported AC inop, shop recharged system and found no obvious leaks. Dye was included in the refrigerant and an additional visit will be needed to check. |
| 200000 mi US $400 |
Replaced leaking condenser |
| 200200 mi US $500 |
Replaced AC compressor |
| 201000 mi | AC not working, shop found that evaporator coil was cracked. Estimate of over $800, decided not to perform the repair. |
| 203000 mi | AC never fixed. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
re charged a c |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Likely a leak in the a/c system |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 142000 mi US $300 |
right door stopped operating |
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