| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2003 Toyota Highlander brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $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 |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
Stuck caliper wasted left rotor. Full front brake job + one caliper |
| 279000 mi US $615 |
Routine brake maintenance, calipers replaced on rear, pads and rotor machining on front |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 151000 mi US $65 |
sticky left rear brake |
| 113000 mi US $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. |
| 195000 mi US $1060 |
Rear pistons frozen; pads, rotors, calipers needed replaced. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $40 |
RR caliper overheating. Removed, cleaned and greased sliders. Seems better. |
| 240800 mi US $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. |
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