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2021 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (0%)

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2021 Toyota Highlander repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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2021 Toyota Highlander

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Toyota Highlander in Texas, United States
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

11000 mi
Rattle in dash 

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2021 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Toyota Highlander in California, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

21000 mi
After much frustration of various inconsistent HD FM radio reception performance from the same locations I did more I investigation and I learned that apparently for marketing and budgetary reasons Toyota decided that not enough people listen to FM anymore to make it important enough to treat properly so they located the FM antenna inside of the rear cargo area driver side window(WHAT ???) This results in poor reception in general however, when you are driving in a direction where the station transmitter has no portion of the vehicle between it and the window with the imbedded antenna, the reception can be OK for a period of time until the route of travel causes the upper portions of the SUV itself to then be in-between the transmitter and the transmitter then the sig al drops immediately. 
Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

2000 mi
4 wheel Alignment, it was out and warranty covered, no charge to customer 

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2021 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

186-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

Toyota Highlander in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

21000 mi
Recall for software update to address potential traction control issue. 
Toyota Highlander in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jun 2021

5298 mi
oil change 
Oct 2021

10580 mi
Replaced oil & filter 
Apr 2022

1524 mi
Sunglass holder door did not work properly. It was replaced under warranty 
Toyota Highlander in Ohio, United States
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Jul 2021

8000 mi
integral seat fan on drivers side makes a high frequency noise (THINK dog whistle) while on the high position. Dealer refused to remedy the noise. They said it was "working" and there for not under warranty. You can only hear it if radio etc. is off while it is running. We are living with it. 

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2021 Toyota Highlander Repair Histories

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