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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (57%)
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 AWD
| 104000 mi US $380 |
Check engine light on accompanied with erratic shifting. Car would die at stop lights and could only be re-started in neutral. Dealer found park-neutral safety switch faulty. Replaced switch and car now drives normal. |
| 161000 mi US $200 |
Flush & fill transmission fluid |
| 72000 mi US $4500 |
Torque converter threw a "check engine" code...dealer replaced entire transmission. |
| 67000 mi | Bought car with a little bit of factory extended powertrain warranty still valid. Heard pinion gear whine when driving, found that Toyota has a Service Bulletin out for a batch of improperly honed pinion gears, took to dealer. Dealer verified and put in a remanufactured transaxle under warranty per the service bulletin. Excellent service, no hassles, car is now perfect! Way to go, Toyota! |
| 11000 mi | Clicking noise 50% of the time when shifting from park to drive/reverse. Dealer has replaced the shift mechanism twice. Now they are telling me that this is a common sound on highlanders. |
| 58000 mi | Rear end locked up/Froze on highway. Toyota certified when purchased and maintenance at same dealership. Total replacement covered under warranty. |
| 4000 mi | Drivetrain making a growling/grinding noise. Noise confirmed by dealer. Source not found. Crankcase oil changed. No sign of wear or grinding. Unknown if other components inspected. Holding open ticket. |
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