Toyota Highlander Repair Rates and Repair Histories

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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Toyota Highlander. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.

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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Toyota Highlander reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
Year	Make	Model	Trips / Year per 100	TS	Cars Mon/Car Av Odo
2008	Toyota	Highlander	15 Fewest         Most		27 8.9 14700
2006	Toyota	Highlander*	join to view		15 8.3 30000
2004	Toyota	Highlander*	join to view		14 8.4 58900

 
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Below you'll find Toyota Highlander repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.

Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Toyota Highlander owners have been experiencing,

Odometer readings and costs are in local units.

Years and engines for which repairs have been reported

• 2009 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
• 2008 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
• 2008 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
• 2007 268-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
• 2007 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
• 2006 268-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
• 2005 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
• 2004 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
• 2004 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
• 2003 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
• 2002 220-horsepower 3.0L V6

2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

Location: Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jan	2009	0	0	Purchased vehicle.
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2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

Location: Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Apr	2008	0	0	First odometer entry.
Jan	2009	8000	0	Check Brake System and Check VSC messages came on. Brake pressure accumulator replaced due to internal leak.
Sep	2009	20000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Germany
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2008	4000	0	First odometer entry.
Sep	2009	18000	70	Oem (not toyota) metal valve cap stickes to the valve because of galvanic corrosion. During yearly service the garage mechanic broke the valve by unscrewing it. Tire pressure warning sensor inside tire had to be replaced with a used one ($35+shipping).
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2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

Location: New York, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2007	0	0	First odometer entry.
Aug	2009	15000	0	Had a TSB installed to fix problem with alarm system intermittenly going off. Dealer replaced good latch sensor.
Sep	2009	16000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: New York, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Sep	2007	0	0	First odometer entry.
May	2008	6000	0	Smell emitted from air vents. Akin to mulch smell. Dealer replaced Hepa filter and treated system with Ozium.
Oct	2008	11000	30	Under the drivers side door arm rest cushion is a plastic support piece. This piece cracked. It supports the arm rest cusion from inside the arm rest.
Sep	2009	21000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jan	2009	9000	60	oil change and general SERVICE
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2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

Location: Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Aug	2007	4000	0	No further repairs
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2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-spd automatic AWD

Location: Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jun	2007	0	0	purchase
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2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

Location: Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
May	2008	25000	0	First odometer entry.
Oct	2008	30000	0	TSB on brake actuator getting air trapped a causing it to clunk during braking. Bleading of the brake system provided a temporary fix, but it will need to be redone again as the noise has returned.
Dec	2008	31000	0	Brake Actuator is still having issues with trapped air causing a malfunction.
Feb	2009	35000	0	Brake Actuator is still having issues with trapped air and Toyota has not fix in place. I have been told it's a non-safety issue and can not be repaired.
Jun	2009	35000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2007	17000	0	First odometer entry.
Jul	2009	26000	450	Fuel tank damaged 18 months earlier driving on uneven surface
Sep	2009	27000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2007	26000	0	First odometer entry.
Dec	2007	27000	0	ALL brake warning lights appeared on the dashboard along with "CHECK VSC SYSTEM". I had only manual (push pedal HARD) brakes. Dealer replaced ABS Actuator under warranty and paid 2 days of rental under warranty.
Mar	2008	30000	0	Felt a "click" in the steering when holding wheel in a constant position in a turn. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft.
Sep	2009	47000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2007	25000	0	First odometer entry.
Jul	2008	34000	247	Leak in coolant hose to electrical inverter- likely delayed issue with accident from winter.
Dec	2008	38000	39	Windshield washer pump clogged with gravel,dirt.
Mar	2009	39000	30	Window jumped track, replaced into proper position.
Apr	2009	41000	30	Noisy belt, tightened
Aug	2009	44000	100	routine maintenance and checked alignment, nothing wrong.
Sep	2009	45000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jul	2009	38500	50	Purged brake actuator as recommended by Toyota dealer to address actuator squeak issue. Process was not successful. Was informed I need a new actuator at ~$2000 repair cost.
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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-spd automatic AWD

Location: New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Nov	2008	31000	90	Battery replaced -- just due to age.
Dec	2008	31500	450	New tires all around. Original factory tires had seen their day. Replaced with Yokohomas - very nice handling -- just a bit more road noise but still really great!
Jan	2009	33000	0	No further repairs
Aug	2009	35000	200	Rear brake pads -- caliper was binding and one set of pads was badly worn down. Lub'd caliper and replaced pads on both sides of car
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Location: New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Dec	2006	14400	0	no repairs since purchase
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Location: Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jul	2007	40000	700	Sunroof came off track and the gears that open and close it became jammed. Had to have entire sunroof replaced.
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2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-spd automatic AWD

Location: Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Apr	2008	153000	0	First odometer entry.
Apr	2008	153000	35	Air conditioner stops working. Added refrigerant with anti-leak.
May	2008	154000	120	A/C failure did not last for a long time after repair. Will take it to shop this or next month.
Jun	2008	159000	300	A/C system cleaned by shop, filled out with sealant and leak detector (UV dye).
Sep	2009	218600	0	no further repairs
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Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Feb	2006	72000	0	Noise coming from front fender drivers side when driving into the wind, was inner plastic guard in wheel well
Jun	2007	109000	60	Put on new front brakes, besides this have not had any other repaire except some noise from a plastic cover below the drivers seat under the vehicle
Sep	2007	119000	120	Replaced rear brake pads
May	2008	141000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jan	2009	65000	0	First odometer entry.
Mar	2009	66000	1400	Frozen caliper; rusted discs.
Sep	2009	78000	0	Most recent odometer entry.
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2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-spd automatic FWD

Location: Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Feb	2004	0	0	Purchase
Jul	2008	34400	0	No repairs ever - only replaced filter and oil every 3-5K miles
Oct	2009	42000	0	No further repairs
Nov	2009	42300	0	Changed oil 10/15/09 42000
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2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-spd automatic FWD

Location: California, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Aug	2007	35000	59	regular 5,000 miles maintenace- change oil and filter
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2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-spd automatic AWD

Location: Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jan	2007	106000	22000	Purchased Jan 8th 2007
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Location: California, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jan	2009	64000	0	Front mud flaps started to tear due to wind resistance on freeway
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Location: New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Jul	2004	14000	24000	none
Sep	2006	80000	350	Rear brakes/pads/bleeding
Aug	2008	101000	0	no repairs
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2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-spd automatic AWD

Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odo	Cost	Description
Mar	2008	58548	300	Replace Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor
Mar	2009	64329	300	Car wouldn't hold idle. Cleaned Throttle body and FI system. No caues found.
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