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2006 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

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2006 Toyota Highlander suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (38%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota Highlander

Engine not specified

156000 mi

US $700
wheel bearing so bad that they did not recommend that I drive the vehicle home due to safety issues. 

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2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

31000 mi

C $523
Slight intermittant "clunk" type feeling through the steering wheel, mainly when turning wheel hard over to left and then correcting when backing out of a parking spot. Replaced steering wheel shaft. 
155000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump and hose failure. 
99000 mi

US $380
passenger side rear wheel bearing failed. 
56000 mi Problems known at time of purchase and agreed by dealer to be repaired. No cost & loaner supplied. Both rear wheel bearings and spindles replaced, worn. Front brake pads replaced. 
119040 mi

$1200
Right rear strut broke internally. Both rear struts replaced 
95560 mi

C $1500
Rear wheel bearings 
151000 mi

US $1000
Replaced both front lower control arms. 

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2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD

131000 mi

US $317
Replaced shocks 
164000 mi

US $310
Replace right rear wheel bearing due to VCS/ABS warning lights activated. 

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2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

149000 mi

US $800
Front struts were leaking oil and making noise. Drives like new now. Really needed this work. Common issue with this vehicle at these miles 
129700 mi

US $1100
front struts 
30000 mi Felt a "click" in the steering when holding wheel in a constant position in a turn. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. 
48300 mi

US $2497
Cracked mounting points on shock absorber and suspension arm sub-assembly. 
68300 mi

US $800
New wheel bearing 
131300 mi

US $650
some steering wheel vibration 

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2006 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems

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