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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%)

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2005 Toyota Highlander suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (0%)

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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 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

67700 mi

US $500
Front upper control arms replaced. 
86700 mi

US $140
front passenger tire had a lot of wiggle room. Noticed at initial speed of 40 mph. Eventually got worse, and more easily heard at 20 mph. 
202000 mi

US $325
Wheel bearing 
208800 mi

US $675
Power steering pump failed 
249000 mi

US $1500
Worn shocks, worn brake rotors, worn tires 

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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

203500 mi

US $1100
Wheel bearings needed to be replaced 
161000 mi

US $1147
Replaced steering link. 
109740 mi

C $650
Power steering pump return line to reservoir was rusted out and leaking 
110000 mi

US $1500
both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced 
64000 mi

US $550
Rear Wheel Bearing 
90000 mi

US $2200
Power steering line leaking, rotted. 
96000 mi

US $260
Replaced corroded power steering fluid return line. 
118000 mi

US $1000
Worn struts replaced 

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2005 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems

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