| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (10%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (13%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 68 repairs.
2012 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Battery and terminal replacement |
| 32000 mi | Battery was leaking around terminal post causing corrosion. Battery was replaced under warranty. |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $40 |
One headlight burned out. I replace all four rather than wait for them to go one at a time. Also, I live in rural NH so I put in a full set of extra bright but legal bulbs rather than standard bulbs. Much better on back roads with no street lights! |
| 78000 mi US $120 |
5 percent of the time the starter would not crank. Starter was replaced and issue went away. |
| 85000 mi US $100 |
Tire pressure sensor. Fault was not fixed |
| 156000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator and battery |
| 97000 mi US $889 |
Defective alternator |
| 58000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Battery |
| 54700 mi US $1000 |
Doors not locking with fob or door buttons. Replaced body ECU |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Replaced original battery due to leaking |
| 88000 mi US $30 |
Replaced brake light switch due to codes and ABS warning light |
| 74600 mi US $60 |
Headlight Out |
| 87000 mi US $180 |
New Battery |
| 75000 mi | Complete right side of Audio system failed, replaced amplifier. Amplifier did not fix problem, had to replace entire radio/GPS system |
| 10000 mi | Replace of dead battery |
| 30000 mi | Blower for air condition and heater had to be replaced. Air condition has a slight squeak when it runs. |
| 48600 mi | Heavy corrosion |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 4220 mi | faulty speaker. replaced under warranty |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33700 mi | Door alarm for key in ignition was not functioning due to electrical ground issue. |
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