- Worst Model Year:
- 2003
- Worst Complaint:
- threads for engine bolts stripped
Here are the Toyota Highlanders that have the most problems reported over the last 11 years.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2003 Highlander for threads for engine bolts stripped.
Worst Reported Problems with the Highlander
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#1: threads for engine bolts stripped on the 2003 Highlander
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#2: excessive oil usage on the 2002 Highlander
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#3: engine failure on the 2002 Highlander
Latest Owner Complaints About the Highlander
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the console in between the front seats is cracking up -- 2008 Highlander:
I own a 2008 Toyota Highlander/Limited, bought it from Stokes/Brown Toyota in Beautfort S.C., was told that this truck was top of the line with leather interior but found out later some of it was vinyl, but at 36,800 miles the Console in between the front seats is cracking up and I took the ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Highlander owners.
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driver seat leather / vinyl is tearing in two places -- 2008 Highlander:
I own a 2008 Toyota Highlander bought from Stokes/Brown Toyota in Beaufort S. C., was told that this Vehicle was top of the line with leather seats, paid top of the line price but got cheap seats, leather in front, vinyl on side and now the vinyl on the driver seat is tearing in two places ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Highlander owners.
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excessive oil consumption -- 2001 Highlander:
Started in 2009 silver exhaust coming out. Took to Toyota they said it was the timing and fixed it. This problem happened 1 or 2 times after that. In Jan 2012 upon start up horrible noise from engine. Took it in and Toyota not able to duplicate it. They did nothing. 2 months later upon start ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2001 Highlander owners.
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bad steering rack -- 2007 Highlander:
I AM 73 YEARS OLD AND DRIVE VERY CAREFULLY. MY HIGHLANDER IS AN 2007 WITH 68000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR ABUSED. NEW TIRES AT 60000. STEERING RACK FAILED. COST TO REPLACE UNIT IS $1600. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND STEERING RACK SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. TOYOTA ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2007 Highlander owners.
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stripped engine treads/bolts -- 2004 Highlander:
I was driving the car normally and started to feel it holding back a little, making a low noise. I pulled into a neighborhood and the car suddenly hit the Hot on temp gauge. I shut off car for 20 minutes at which point the car seemed better and temp was mid range. I drove closer to home and ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2004 Highlander owners.