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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%)
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Chart based on 107 repairs.
2004 Toyota Highlander suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota Highlander
Engine not specified
| 61000 mi US $27 |
front suspension bushing worn. Need to replace by taking out strut, installing new bushing, and aligning. Est cost $600 |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 133900 mi US $550 |
driver's side wheel bearing, so replaced the whole assembly |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Humming or revving noise from rear end noticed at speeds over 40mph. Mechanic said sounded like bad wheel bearing and confirmed it on lift. replaced right rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. |
| 112000 mi US $450 |
Car began making loud humming/growling noise coming from rear of vehicle after 20 MPH. Classic bad wheel bearing sound. We had already replaced the left rear wheel bearing at 75K. Mechanic replace with new wheel bearing, sound is gone. Mechanic said he replaces manywheel bearings on these cars. Design is faulty and lets road salt and dirt in from the back side. Says we will eventually have to replace them all. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Power Steering pump was making loud sound. Fluid Reservior was low. discovered leak in line at bottom of engine compartment on passenger side. line had corroded. Mechanic recommended replacing replace section of line rather than entire line. (several metal to rubber connections on entire line) added new fluid. everything fine. |
| 132000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced leaking struts on the front and the rear. |
| 205800 mi US $800 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing |
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
Replace left rear wheel bearing |
| 96100 mi C $300 |
Clunking sound/feeling in steering column. |
| 62620 mi | left front wheel bearing and hub. Warranty |
| 64480 mi | Replace two more rear bearings |
| 203360 mi C $4300 |
Replace control arms and bearing. Replace struts and shocks. |
| 203980 mi | lose bolts on joints, one bolt missing |
| 233000 mi C $1021 |
Left from strut start leaking (noticed my mechanic at the previous visit) Done by another shop (fixmycar.ca) less that 6 month ago |
| 226300 mi C $600 |
stabilizer bar, joint |
| 234840 mi C $950 |
replace broken control arms; joints |
| 268600 mi C $1300 |
Both rear wheels bearings were broken |
| 310620 mi C $500 |
Rear stabilizer links were making extensive noice over uneven terrain |
| 333560 mi C $3000 |
Shocks, struts, control arm, bushing |
| 107200 mi US $572 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced after increasingly louder noise heard while driving. |
| 113540 mi C $500 |
replace wheel bearings |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $2500 |
The rear wheels (left and right) sealed bearings wore out. |
| 71000 mi US $225 |
replaced power steering tube |
| 114000 mi US $40 |
Power steering return line began to corrode and leak fluid in the driveway. New return line was about 30 dollars and required one hour to replace. Was very easy to do myself. Still drove it waiting for part. |
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