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2003 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2003 Toyota Highlander repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Highlander
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| Toyota Highlander in New York, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012138000 miUS $500 | fuel pump problems | ||
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015279000 miUS $615 | Routine brake maintenance, calipers replaced on rear, pads and rotor machining on front | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Hawaii, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Dec 2016208000 miUS $2500 | new power steering rack, pump and hoses. | ||
| Jul 2021248000 miUS $800 | Transmission Mount; Engine Mount front & right and torque strut. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015115000 miUS $1100 | Replaced faulty condensor Replaced rear struts | ||
| Jul 2015117000 miUS $123 | O2 sensor fault | ||
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015112000 miUS $800 | Replaced the Idle Control Valve | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $20 | added 1 can Freon to AC | ||
| Jun 2016113000 mi | Ac condensor coil had a leak Drivers side electric window lift weak, window would not raise all the way | ||
| Jan 2017117000 miUS $700 | Brakes wore out. front rotors out of round. rears rotors were too thin to machine, ended up getting all four new. AC lost its charge. Had window motor replaced, another $650 | ||
| Jul 2017120000 miUS $10 | headlight lens cloudy and yellowed, we buffed them clear with 3M cleaner. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Connecticut, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Aug 201066000 miUS $300 | Replace A/F Sensor Bank 2 position 1 | ||
| Jun 201184000 miUS $500 | Stuck caliper wasted left rotor. Full front brake job + one caliper | ||
| Jul 201184000 mi | Rear left brake lights went out. Had to retension plug adapter to get it working agin. Fixed at home. | ||
| Oct 201187000 mi | Tranny started slipping. Burned oil smell from leaky engine seals near exhaust. AC system started faulting. | ||
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012164000 miUS $125 | Flex pipe and gasket rusted out...replaced | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016195000 miUS $1060 | Rear pistons frozen; pads, rotors, calipers needed replaced. both serpentine belts needed replacement due to prior mechanic never adjusting tensioner. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in New York, United States Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2020134000 miUS $600 | Exhaust leak. Replaced exhaust and muffler | ||
| Mar 2021136000 miUS $56 | replace passenger-side power window motor | ||
| Jun 2022141000 miUS $35 | Replace driver's power window motor. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012152700 miUS $1200 | check engine light was on; the shop diagnosed that there were several sensors (for emissions) that were no longer working and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2013103800 miUS $286 | Needed to replace a fuel evaporative control valve. | ||
| Nov 2013108000 miUS $500 | Replaced oxygen sensor. Rear side window stuck in down position. | ||
| Jan 201499000 miUS $160 | A sensor in the exhaust system had loosened and its gasket blew out resulting in a loud exhaust noise. The dealer tightened the sensor and replaced the gasket. | ||
| Dec 2014113000 miUS $260 | The area around the rear anti-lock brake sensors was rusty, and was creating a mechanical situation where the antilock brakes were activating each time the car stopped. My mechanic was able to diagnose the problem and fix it. | ||
| Dec 2015130000 miUS $1300 | Replace catalytic converter. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013165000 miUS $2000 | Replaced timing and accessory belts, also replaced charcoal canister and other emissions items | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Feb 2018151000 miUS $65 | sticky left rear brake | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Colorado, United States Jan 2007 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 200790220 miUS $38 | canister valve vacuum hose loose from air box | ||
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 200964000 mi | Front mud flaps started to tear due to wind resistance on freeway | ||
| Toyota Highlander in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013158800 miUS $370 | Pinion oil seal with new 80W90 Gear oil. Noisy exhaust system - repair and weld exhaust pipe and bracket. | ||
| Jun 2013163000 miUS $536 | Sensor # 2. Gas too lean. | ||
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014122140 mi | Head bolts stripped, causing coolant leak. Fix is replacement of short block = beaucoup de $$$ | ||
| Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2011175000 miUS $40 | RR caliper overheating. Removed, cleaned and greased sliders. Seems better. | ||
| Jul 2012189000 miUS $1750 | Classic head bolt failure, Time-Cert thread repair done. | ||
| Aug 2013209600 miUS $100 | A single coil pack failed causing misfire and the check engine light to come on. A trip to the parts store for a code reading showed a failed coil pack on cylinder 3. Replaced coil pack. | ||
| Dec 2013216000 miUS $920 | Repairs to the gas tank emissions control components. Involved removing the tank and replacing abour $250 in parts. Heavy labor cost. Had CEL on and strong gasoline odors with a full tank. | ||
| Jul 2014225000 miUS $94 | Metal return line of steering system rusted and developed a leak causing power steering issues. Temporarily fixed by topping up fluid then replaced metal line. Used Toyota part. | ||
| Jan 2015233000 miUS $105 | Failed coil pack - was actually the one that failed before and was replaced. I took the opportunity to replace them all. They are old. | ||
| Aug 2015240800 miUS $275 | LR wheel ABS sensor failed. It is less expensive to replace the whole axle hub. Brake backing plate had to be replace due to rust.Job took longer than it should due to frozen bolts and corrosion on the backing plate. | ||
| Nov 2015244000 miUS $425 | Alternator failed and battery was weak enough that it was recommended to replace it at the same time. | ||
| May 2016251000 miUS $330 | Replaced the catalytic converter. I had installed an Eastern Catalytic catalytic converter about two years ago when the OEM original failed. The Eastern unit failed about 10 months ago but I am just getting around to fixing it. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2011129000 miUS $1800 | Struts replaced and alignment | ||
| Jun 2014164000 mi | Transmission gave out after 3+ years of minor power fluctuations. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011111600 miC $800 | Spent $800 dismantling engine to find problem. Bolts on engine mount stripped. Needed new engine, too costly, about $7000. | ||
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2014144460 miC $560 | Worn-out Front universal joint | ||
| Oct 2015159640 miC $200 | Rusted hose | ||
| Dec 2015161200 miC $270 | One defective coil | ||
| Jan 2017161200 miC $250 | Windshield Wiper transmission broke. Replaced | ||
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
| Toyota Highlander in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018148000 miUS $1400 | The electrical system was replaced. The air conditioner would not work. | ||
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