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2009 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (19%)

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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.

2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

57000 mi Replaced water pump. Under warranty. 
153000 mi

US $100
Replaced cracked engine mount 
192100 mi

US $450
oil cooler line assembly 

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2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45000 mi

US $1200
Replace radiator 
78000 mi

US $812
Radiator replaced at 78,000; original radiator had been replaced at 33,000. Strong suspicion that this is a defect which Toyota should report. 
112220 mi

C $2000
Replace leaking radiator 
32000 mi

US $512
Check engine light came on. Codes revealed Bank 2 o2 sensor 1 faulty 
84520 mi

C $193
Replaced rubber oil cooler hose with one made of steel. This due to TSB not being covered by Toyota as car is out of warranty. 
54300 mi

US $951
new water pump 
67000 mi

US $393
replaced the exhaust gasket, bolt and spring. 
88000 mi

US $400
Muffler heat shield mounts rusted. 
122000 mi

US $700
OIL PAN RUSTED OUT 
32240 mi

C $350
Water pump leaking. Require replacement. dealer willing to goodwill 50%. 

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2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

20200 mi Replaced Water pump 
121000 mi

US $150
Accessory belt tensioner started to lean on one side and only part of the belt was rolling over it. Replaced the tensioner. 
129500 mi

US $20
PCV Valve 

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2009 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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