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2013 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (15%)

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2013 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

52000 mi

US $125
Dead battery 
100000 mi

US $10
One headlight (low beam) died. Replaced both 
88000 mi

US $150
Tire light on Replaced 3 tire monitors that were not responding 
55000 mi Rear wiper failed. Replaced 
2000 mi Battery had to be replaced 

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2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

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

208000 mi

US $475
Airbag control module and sensor in passenger seat failed requiring replacement. 
45000 mi

US $300
Replace battery 
12000 mi Tire pressure monitoring system required recalibration for persistent warning light 
62000 mi

US $175
Driver side window motor 
36000 mi Bad battery cell. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. 
35000 mi Replaced rear wiper motor 
78000 mi

US $250
Battery died and was unchargeable. 
14260 mi Headlight assy. defect required replacement along with rear hatch name plate trim piece due to corrosion. 
24260 mi Rear wiper seized, replaced linkage and motor. 
24300 mi Speaker passenger side sounds broken especially when using cell phone over system. 
31300 mi

US $60
battery terminals excessively corroded leaving a white mess on each. Mechanic said it was due to 2 different metals in contact with each other while acid leaked from battery. Told me Toyota does not support a sealed battery for vehicle. 
5300 mi door locks not working properly 

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2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD

18000 mi Auxiliary battery shorted out 
45000 mi

US $82
A headlight stopped working. Replaced bulb. 

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2013 Toyota Highlander Electrical Problems

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