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2004 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 107 repairs.
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2004 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi

US $180
Front Catalytic converter was clogged. Replaced both o2 sensors first per manual. Ended up pulling a part to replace. New would've been $800 from the dealer. 
151900 mi

US $445
Replaced gasket valve cover set to fix small oil leak 
137000 mi

US $224
I took it in because I was only getting 14 miles to the gallon, check engine light came on, and another light I believe it was called a vcs came on. It was fixed by checking with computer, a new gas cap. 
54300 mi

US $298
fuel leak, replaced line 

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2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $1000
Water pump and timing belt. This is the second water pump and timing belt replaced. The first replacements occurred at 60K miles. 
40000 mi

US $490
Replaced leaking water pump. 
78120 mi Faulty oil change by dealer. Required truck to be towed back to dealer to be fixed. 
104000 mi

US $800
corrosion of wiring harness and sensor 
131000 mi AC drive belt was slipping and needed tensioning 
174220 mi

C $250
Exhaust system gaskets replacement ( 2 burned out)  Exhaut system gaskets replacement ( 2 burned out) 
261020 mi

C $250
upper radiator hose replacement 
284740 mi

C $300
coolant leak; radiator block is resealed by shop 
309380 mi

C $700
O2 sensor failed and needs to be replaced to pass emission test 
336 mi

C $600
Oil pan and oil pan plug replacement over the oil leak ( thread on the oil pan was damaged over the time due to number of oil changed over the span of time) 
334180 mi

C $540
Re-seal oil pan 
81000 mi

US $250
Check engine light code indicated exhaust sensor problem. Replaced cannister. Appears to be working now. 

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2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

225000 mi

US $100
rough idling after battery change. Clean the throttle 
148500 mi

US $500
Bad mass airflow sensor 
52000 mi

US $135
Replaced cracked engine mount 
133000 mi

US $200
Replaced both o2 sensors 

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