| 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%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2003 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (32%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (8%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Highlander
Engine not specified
| 138000 mi US $500 |
fuel pump problems |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Replaced the Idle Control Valve |
| 117000 mi US $123 |
O2 sensor fault |
| 248000 mi US $800 |
Transmission Mount; Engine Mount front & right and torque strut. |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Replace A/F Sensor Bank 2 position 1 |
| 87000 mi | Burned oil smell from leaky engine seals near exhaust. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 134000 mi US $600 |
Exhaust leak. Replaced exhaust and muffler |
| 195000 mi US $1060 |
both serpentine belts needed replacement due to prior mechanic never adjusting tensioner. |
| 90220 mi US $38 |
canister valve vacuum hose loose from air box |
| 158800 mi US $370 |
Noisy exhaust system - repair and weld exhaust pipe and bracket. |
| 163000 mi US $536 |
Sensor # 2. Gas too lean. |
| 165000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced timing and accessory belts, also replaced charcoal canister and other emissions items |
| 103800 mi US $286 |
Needed to replace a fuel evaporative control valve. |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Replaced oxygen sensor. |
| 99000 mi US $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. |
| 130000 mi US $1300 |
Replace catalytic converter. |
| 152700 mi US $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. |
| 164000 mi US $125 |
Flex pipe and gasket rusted out...replaced |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 122140 mi | Head bolts stripped, causing coolant leak. Fix is replacement of short block = beaucoup de $$$ |
| 189000 mi US $1750 |
Classic head bolt failure, Time-Cert thread repair done. |
| 209600 mi US $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. |
| 216000 mi US $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. |
| 233000 mi US $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. |
| 251000 mi US $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. |
| 111600 mi C $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
| 161200 mi C $270 |
One defective coil |
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