| 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%)
Chart based on 68 repairs.
2012 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 163560 mi US $24 |
Replace thermostat. |
| 120000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced all 4 VVT solenoids |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Replaced coil on one cylinder |
| 3000 mi | high pitched engine whine at varied speeds. |
| high pitch engine whine that the dealer said was normal |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Outrageous issue: The positive terminal for the battery is Not a replaceable item, but costs $2,700 in parts plus 5-6 hours of labor: the full electrical engine harness must be replaced. Who made this incredibly stupid decision? When I told the dealer that I would never buy a Toyota again, they decided to make a repair of their own, where they sawed through the harness and made it possible to replace the terminal only. |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 68820 mi C $2253 |
The oil pump control circuit of the hybrid system malfunctioned. |
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