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2010 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (23%)

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2010 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (86%)

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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.

2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

24260 mi Driver window elevator failed to work properly. Window could not be kept closed. Dealership changed window elevator for free, as part of original warranty. 
83500 mi Radio volume knob intermittent. Rotary encoder going bad. Entire Radio Replaced. Non Nav, Non JBL, OEM deck 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

33000 mi Windows do not function properly 
55000 mi

US $100
Drivers side power window motor fell out of its mounts. The window was inoperable and fell out of the track. 
35400 mi Replaced Left head light, drivers side. Replaced Left head light, drivers side!!! 
40000 mi Excessive corrosion on Positive battery terminal and Bat lock down bracket. Never happened to my 2005. Battery has gone dead twice with just the radio on. Doesn't seem to be long lasting. Probably need a new bat less than 2 yrs old. 
48100 mi Electrolyte level low in three cells of the battery. Added that filtered water. 
158900 mi Alarm would indiscriminately sound off. Most times where 2 or 4 AM. Per internet removed the hood latch limit switch. No more problem but now can’t set up alarm. Dealer Getty too expensive and too evasive about repairs to consider using that company!!! 
55840 mi had to replace the motor for rear window wiper 
29000 mi Alarm system - defective hood sensor 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

37700 mi wouldn't always start on the first try. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

82000 mi

US $600
The rear hatch sensor was always showing ajar, even when closed. 
71000 mi Aux jack wasn't working. 
71000 mi Returned to dealer to have the aux jack repaired, ended up trading the Highlander for a Sienna. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander Electrical Problems

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