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2005 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (25%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 73 repairs.
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2005 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Highlander

Engine not specified

112000 mi

US $425
Water pump was leaking - replaced water pump and then replaced the serpentine belt due to the condition of it at the time while they were in there (saved us on labor) 

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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

84444 mi

US $250
Oil change, tire rotation, cabin filter 
69000 mi

US $350
Heater hoses replaced. 
206000 mi Pulley crank needed to be replaced. TSB issued, repair was covered. 
244000 mi

US $500
Hesitation and loss of power. Replaced coil, injectors cleaned. 
244000 mi

US $1500
Loss of power. Replaced catalytic converter. 
301200 mi

US $1000
Timing belt, water pump 

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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

28994 mi Recalibrate ECM to reduce hesitation under warranty 
39604 mi Replaced oxygen sensor under warranty 
112000 mi

US $100
Dirty injector causing rough idle. Injector cleaner cleared it put after using 1/2 tank of gas. 
69000 mi

US $50
repaired rusted exhaust system brackets. 
206000 mi

US $1000
Water pump leak. 

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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

116000 mi

US $4400
blown engine replaced with a used engine 
71000 mi

US $400
Leaking water pump housing 

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2005 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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