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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%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2010 Toyota Highlander.

2010 Toyota Highlander other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 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

97000 mi

US $400
The back hatch/door's struts/shocks fail to keep it raised and open-- as in the only way to open and keep it open is to physically hold it up. All methods of raising it have this same result (key fob, manually, driver button) 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi Windows do not function properly (cannot open or close). Dealer ordered part but did not repair. Water freezes in doors. Shop could not figure out why because weep holes were clear of junk 
37000 mi One of the pins holding the drivers side window fell out, inside the door. The glass tilted erratically when raising/lowering the window. Dealer fixed it "no charge" while in for an oil change and out of warranty, since oil change took 4hr! 
43500 mi

US $750
Rear hatch latch was defective causing constant warnings about the rear hatch being open. Car alarm would occasionally be set off, too. 
41000 mi

US $240
Driver's side sun visor broke, and it would not properly go down. It went down too far (in the down position) which was a safety issue because I couldn't see in front of me. 
34000 mi Bolt fell out from drivers side electric window. The window would not go all the way down and would slam shut in the up position. 
81200 mi Recurring problem- loose bolt in window scissor mechanism. Caused window to slam shut in closed positipn. Repaired myself this time. Used lock-tight to secure bolt. 
118000 mi

US $4
Per Costco mechanic-aluminum cover on lug nuts allows road water and salt to get between lug nut and cover causing corrosion. The cover swells up larger than the 24mm. It is Difficult to remove the lug nuts. Replace lug nuts or gap. 
56000 mi

US $100
Driver door window was making a popping sound. Dealer repaired following Toyota TSB. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

10000 mi driver window, clip & track. window would drop, not stay up. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

34200 mi

US $154
driver side window not operating correctly. Bolt replaced. 
63900 mi

US $78
Window was making noise when going up. Second time it happen since owning vehicle. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4-door

6-cylinder CVT AWD

77700 mi

US $375
Power window mechanism - wouldn't work 

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