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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 5 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

12400 mi Check engine light turned on while on a 400 km trip back from sea level to Mexico City (2,300m OSL). Car was left for two days at dealership. The mechanic said the cause was transmission overheating, fluid changed as a precaution. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

63200 mi Transmission was slipping. After EXTENSIVE (6 days) analysis, no problem was found. 
31000 mi Transmission leak. Shop could not find where leak originated from, and painted transmission over to identify leak next time. 
33000 mi oily transmission. Dealer conclusion was that this is not unusual leak, not a problem. 

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2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

109000 mi

US $500
Front axle boot torn - replaced boot and other axle parts 

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2010 Toyota Highlander Transmission Problems

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