Toyota Highlander

"Quick acceleration. Handles well."

"Very stable, accelerates well for the size engine it has. Very capable off road."

"Poor acceleration and handling is not exceptional."

"great car- reliable - handles well - great in winter"

"I bought this vehicle configured purposefully (low miles, 4 cylinder, front-wheel drive, AC) and augmented it similarly (high quality winter tires). When maintenance is up to date, the vehicle runs smoothly, quietly, accelerates satisfactorily, and ran reliably and dependably in adverse winter conditions."

"very easy to drive, particularly at night."

"The Highlander has adequate acceleration with the V6 engine. Few SUV's handle well and this car is no exception. I wouldn't take corners too fast in it."

"Six cylinder provides ample acceleration under all circumstances. Handles well for a midsize SUB. Great visibility."

"Decent acceleration and good handling make it comfortable and easy to drive"

"Good acceleration w/ v6 engine. Turning radius not great and you need to slow down on curvy roads"

"Always has enough power to to pass trucks even on hills. Handles well in all weather conditions."

"V-6 engine has quick acceleration, great gas mileage even with the A/C operating. No sports car type handling, but it can change lanes quickly on the highway without over-steering. Easy lane changes and cornering on city streets."

"Even though having 160,000 miles on it, it still accelerates and handles well."

"It's not a race car but the V6 gives me plenty of acceleration and it handles nicely."

"acceleration is very quick and powerful. the response is accurate."

"The driving experience is very good.It's quick,easy to park and handles very well."

"Overall the car has driven nicely, it's been fairly well maintained but is a little sluggish lately."

"I have the 6 cylinder engine and it always provides plenty of power without working too hard. Handling is predictable and adequate for my driving."

"QUICK, RAPID ACCELERATION AND MANUVERABLE"

"The damned thing just keeps running and running. Dead reliable and 2 greyhounds fit in it. What else can I say."

"Handles great on curves, straight aways, snow, rain, mud. Plenty of power when passing and on hills."

"very comfortable with large steering wheel and ability to rest elbows on captain chair arm. acceleration is very good."

"handling"

"the acceleration is very good turning radius is excellent for this size vehicle, it is better than some sedan type cars"

"Adequate power to do most routine chores and still deliver good mileage for a SUV"

"mpg,acceleration"

"Handling is good for an SUV and acceleration is good,"

"Braking distance is poor."

"Very reliable"

"I have not driven a newer Highlander, but my only hope is they all drive as well as this model does. It handles exceptionally well for an SUV, the ride feels much higher up than it really is so visibility is excellent, and it's fantastic in the Midwest winters. Still has solid acceleration for a 14 year old car as well"

"Very quick to respond and hugs the road. Easy to control with the steering."

"Reliability and comfort. No worries."

"My 6 cylinder Highlander Limited has good acceleration for traveling on freeways choked with semi's. It has a smaller turning radius than even the Honda CRV. Drives smoothly and surely"

"This car has amazed us with its reliability and we are still driving it after 300,000 miles!"

"Good smooth and controlled ride"

"The acceleration could be better and it really doesn't corner too well, but it is more than adequate for city driving which is what we do most with it."

"poor acc. and poor mpg"

"The drive is very noisy."

"Fantastic in the snow."

"My first highlander, test drove it and was sold! Safety and comfort are key to me. Then there's the handling, with ease, in and out of parking lots, plenty of cargo area. I love the highlander would purchase it again a and again, as long as it, holds up to its usual standards."

"very good handling and good acceleration size makes for easy maneuvering"

"Great engine and drive train. Straight line steering is a little sloppy; brake adjustment from dealership was very mushy, seats are uncomfortable on long trips (longer than 2 hours). AC is better barely adequate - not cold enough."

"Best car in ice and snow we've ever had"

"The view from the driver's seat and the road feel is very satisfying with this car."

"mpg quality"

"I have the V6, front wheel drive, base vehicle. It is fun to drive, dependable & responsive. It handles very well & gets me onto the freeway quickly & safely."

"It is quiet, accelerates and stops well. Handling could be better but is adequate."

"Drives great, like a smooth car. Very responsive. Great overall package"

"Great traveling vehicle, quiet, comfy, good audio system."

"The front bucket seats are comfortable, and the driver's seat is very adjustable, including moving up and down as well as forward and back. I am a short driver, and it works for me. The back seat is not as comfortable and sometimes riders complain about the motion and comfort when starting and stopping."

"support in back"

"When tire balancing and Alignment or up-to-date, the vehicle runs smoothly and quietly."

"We bought the car new and have always put the car in a garage when not in use. Car looks brand new still. Leather seats are extremely comfortable for both 5'8" male and 5'0" female. The ride is smooth on trips and on rough roads around town."

"Noise is high."

"comfortable for short and long rides. Not too much tech so no maintenance issues"

"seats are very comfortable and the ride is quite smooth."

"cabin noise too great probablly due to suv config"

"Seats are very comfortable for long trips. Ride is fairly well comported as far as absorbing bumps. Noise at highway speed mostly comes from tires."

"Quiet, comfortable and smooth to navigate"

"The seats are comfortable even when travelling long distances. The ride is not harsh although road defects are felt."

"Rides really nice,reasonably quiet,seats are comfortable and are holding up well after 15 years."

"It was a great deal and we plan on getting many years use out of it. It has stayed very issue-free other than doing the routine maintenance."

"Very comfortable, especially on long trips"

"The leather seats are very comfortable and have multiple controls for height, bottom cushion tilt, lumbar, and back. I believe the ride is better than the ride in our newer Highlander."

"Electric seat adjustment is outstanding, especially when changing drivers (one being tall and the other short). Can get just the right adjustment for my body."

"Noisey ride while driving. Drivers seat is very comfortable with multiple adjustments. Back seat is a bumpy ride. Front passenger seat is ok but not as comfy as drivers seat."

"Easy to adjust with electric asssist."

"With many cross country trips taken in the Highlander, I've not driven any other vehicle that matches it's comfort regarding the seats, noise level or ride."

"In 2003, I was driving (Chev. Blazer) up to 4 hours a day and stopping every 45 minutes owing to sciatica and leg pain. After test driving several SUVs, I purchased the Highlander. The sciatica symptoms subsided and frequently disappeared for days. I credit the very comfortable "Camry Style" ride of the Highlander."

"Love captain style front seats with retractable arm rests"

"The just wish my seats were heated."

"I like the ride and the pickup."

"roomy and quiet"

"After replacing the struts and new tires the car rides, sounds and feels like a new car."

"Large, roomy but unreliable vehicle."

"Seatbelts unraveling, and will require new belts."

"excellent suv rides like a big car that it is"

"Very comfortable to ride - especially for longer distances"

"Perhaps it's the age of the vehicle but the seats are not very comfortable. They don't "caress" your body and the adjustments don't help with that. The ride has gotten noisy over the years but we believe this could be due to a replaced wi shield and/or all season tires."

"This car rides like a limousine. Extremely comfortable. Barely feel any bumps in the road."

"Even after owning this car for 14 years, I can say that I'm completely satisfied with it in every way. Additionally, the comfort is as good as most of the new vehicles out there, and I have no reason to replace it."

"This is absolutely the most comfortable car I have ever been in! It beats my friends' 2016 Subaru Outback by a mile. The drivers seat is easily adjustable in so many ways. The most amazing thing is that even after all these years and miles, the support of the seat, the foam is unchanged."

"Seats too soft. Noisy on highway. Weak AC. Wonderful ride, more than adequate acceleration (mine is 4 cylinders), decent handling, decent economy, incredibly dependable. I'd buy it again if they still made the 4 cylinder model."

"A lot of road noise, particularly on the freeway with concrete pavement. Seats are too hard."

"Obviously, this is an older model and Toyota has probably made improvements over time ...... The seats could have further adjustment levels and positions for comfort."

"My wife loves this car and won't part with it. It is a great road car, good acceleration, and climate control works great. It has been a very reliable car. We love the Limited Edition package with the leather seats. The driver's visor keeps falling down and it is expensive to find a replacement."

"center console too wide cup holders lacking"

"Seats are comfortable and riding higher allows better road visability."

"Comfort is good all the way around except for a squeak when you turn the steering wheel"

"The seats and leg room are the most comfortable of any car I have ever owned (I am 6' 3" tall)"

"drivers seat not very comfortable for long trips - I use an added cushion. Car has always had a lot of wind noise. It's older now, and been developing some rattles as well."

"Ride very important"

"Love the heated seats in winter"

"I have a bad back, and the seats are very ergonomic. I have no problems driving for a while in these seats."

"Very comfortable seats; driver's seat is fully adjustable and electric. Although air-conditioning is showing its age, still works fine."

"I don't think the vehicle is as well insulated as it could be as there is a lot of "road noise"."

"I am 5'3" tall, and the driver's seat does not really fit me well. Also, the angle of the shoulder restraint is uncomfortable."

"Like captain style chairs with arm rests. Ease do getting In and out. 2003 model has no extra seating which we do not need."

"I'm a tall person (6'1"), so I don't fit all that well in the driver's seat. It really doesn't go back far enough for me, but it's more than fine for my wife (5'8") and she's the primary driver of the car."

"the highlander is a normal size with a good overall fuel milage and performance."

"Seats are great, comfortable, great lower spine support. The ride is smooth."

"Good vehicle, commuting or long drives. Only issue is how it rides rough on bad roads, which means almost all the roads in PA. We liked our old 96 Ford Explorer better because it handled the rough roads & snow much better. The Highlander's 4 x 4is marginal in comparison, plus it doesn't stop straight on icey roads."

"Just best and most reliable car I’ve ever owned."

"Got plenty of miles out of car just by doing regular maintenance"

"Expect the vehicle to last 200000 miles or more."

"I have owned this car for almost 15 years. During that time it has been exceptionally dependable. Besides normal maintenance, only two problems arose; an oxygen sensor needed to be replace and a crack developed in the exhaust, both within the last few years."

"we have owned this vehicle for 15 years and it has been very reliable and economic to maintain."

"Has run well for over 250,00 miles. That’s value!"

"320,000 miles and still going strong without any major issues"

"Great reliability."

"Very good value and durable as well as trouble free."

"FOR 15 YEAR OLD CAR IT IS EXTREMELY RELIABLE"

"It has been an excellent source of transportation for 15 years and I consider it one of the smartest purchases I have made."

"Great car for money. Engine has run flawlessly for 170000 miles without any repairs. Very comfortable to ride in. Interior has held up well to wear."

"The best driving car we have owned. It is still running well. We have never had any major problems with this car."

"Our Highlander still looks and performs as it did in 2003. The only major work performed was suspension bushings."

"The car is now 15 years old and has over 200,000 miles on it and it still drives and rides like new. Best car I've ever owned."

"What a great car. We have had virtually no problems with this car. Only typical things like batteries, water pumps, oil changes and general maintenance. 177,000 miles and going strong."

"The dealer made a great deal which we could never get again (I think). It is a very dependable vehicle and still looks as good as new."

"This vehicle replaced a Buick sedan and the Highlander's reliability is superb in comparison. Repairs have been minimal and even though the price was higher than other comparable SUV's the long term costs are very low. An exceptional value."

"Extremely reliable. Low maintenance."

"Steady performer - classic looks"

"Very well constructed. Other than routing maintenance, very little needed in way of repairs, especially oil view of age of vehicle."

"I have faithfully maintained the Highlander per the Toyota manual for 15 years. My costs are less than $8500, almost $11,000 less than the average of the other SUVs I once test drove. Everything continues to work as well as it did in 2003."

"This vehicle just keeps on going! Great value."

"I have a basic four cylinder Highlander and have not had to spend any money on this vehicle other than new brakes and new tires."

"Only money spent besides routine maintenance was new headlights. still drives great. Looks almost brand new."

"Purchased for $25,000.00. Current models far exceed this price."

"Bought the car new in 2003 for $27000. Other than costly exhaust system repairs, it has been a great value."

"Extremely relatable resulting in low maintenance cost."

"A very reliable vehicle; dependable."

"It has been a reliable safe vehicle for 15 years."

"This has been one of the best value and reliable vehicles that we have ever owned. It is a very useful vehicle for carrying large items and comfortable for long trips by road travel. Due to timely routine maintenance and oil changes, there have been no major component failures or repair issues. Falling ashes from a nearby fire damaged the clear coat and we had it repainted."

"After fifteen years, almost all exhaust components are still original. Brakes do not last as long as they should. the engine is still performing as good as new. Body is rust free and interior has held up remarkably well. Dealer service needs improvement."

"Very reliable, very little maintenance expense. Good performance and comfort for the money."

"Reliability, low maintenance costs"

"very reliable and economical dealer service very good but also very costly"

"The most reliable vehicle I ever owned."

"I've only done the recommended maintenance on schedule. No problems."

"EXCELLENT value after 15 years of trouble-free driving."

"Very reliable, low maintenance costs, and confortable ride."

"I purchased this car new. It has never broken down. I have had it serviced regularly. Just in the past month has it started to burn a little oil. I definitely got a great vehicle that has served me well!"

"Great, dependable vehicle, with great utility."

"I feel this car was well worth the money."

"Has been a wonderful car for 14 years."

"Great value. Excellent drive ability And reliability."

"Holds its value and is a very reliable vehicle."

"For a car that is 14 years old, it still drives incredibly well. This car has been one of the best investments we've ever made. We love it, it still runs great, and we'll keep it until it completely falls apart 185k+ miles and still going strong"

"Car is always reliable, easy & inexpensive to maintain. Best money I ever spent on a vehicle. Hope to make it last another 100,000 miles"

"We have had this car for 14 years and it has cost us very little to maintain. Very reliable."

"At the time of purchase, it had all the options that I wanted at a reasonable price."

"Original cost"

"I had this vehicle for close to 14 years with no major repairs."

"After almost 15 years I still love this vehicle. I get offers to buy my car frequently. The Toyota Highlander is a reliable and still well respected SUV."

"This vehicle has been so reliable.All I have had to is keep up with maintenance and buy tires. It is used mostly in the city, but on the highway it is quiet, stable and a joy to drive."

"Unfortunately, the price of the new Highlanders are too high. When I purchased my Highlander on 30 Sept 2003, I got it with a USAA Credit Union discount. They added leather seat coverings & tinted glass to front door Windows. The Value has been great considering no major problems, other than normal maintenance. It has been a great car."

"Bought new Still on road"

"Probably the best value on any car that I have ever owned. With routine and consistent maintenance, no major engine repairs have been required with the vehicle. The inside looks like new and I get a lot of compliments on that as well. Obviously the car is not equipped with the newest gadgetry and that is the only reason why I am considering purchasing a vehicle within the next 2-5 years. In the interim, I would like to see the odometer reach 200,000 miles (only another 24,000 miles to go!)"

"My car just turned over 200000 miles 2 weeks ago it has been absolutely a fantastic vehicle. I hope to drive it for many more miles."

"It is very reliable, repairs & maintenance prices are acceptable. It is not a go anywhere vehicle, but it handles well. A suggestion to CR, they should rate the SUV's under snow & ice road conditions."

"Best suv that I got then. Now the current suv priced high and too big"

"I have had my Highlander for 13 years. Keeping up with regular maintenance, the only problems I've had are due to age and routine wear. Love my Highlander!"

"I bought it in 2008 and I never done anything but routine maintenance. Tires, battery, spark plugs, filters etc."

"Less then 1000. $ spent on maintenance in 13 years over 100000 miles."

"The vehicle now has over 150,000 miles, without major repair costs. It was paid off long ago. I consider this real value. Even when I have a maintenance cost, it's a lot less than a monthly car payment. I have all maintenace done at local dealership and they have proven reliable."

"I've had the car for almost 14 years and have had VERY little go wrong with it."

"Best car I have owned. Only reoccurring problem through the the years have been related to brakes systems, brake Antilock sensitivity"

"nothing has been replaced except water pump. Its the best car I've purchased new"

"I couldn't be happier with any other vehicle, except my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Truck."

"Considering I've owned this car since 2005 at 23000 miles and it's still running well I am very satisfied."

"it was top of the line in 2003 ... in the 13 yrs of ownership it has cost me $2000 in repairs over that time or 140 per yr. Better than the Ford,GMC,Dodge ,Chevy & VW I owned in the past"

"Only 115000 miles on this car but its a fine ride. Spent about $4000 in total maintenance and repairs since purchased. Thats about 300/yr total. not bad, i'd say"

"regular failure of sensors; too many problems with brakes"

"I would buy this model car again in Silver. The car still looks new and the color helps keep inside temperature lower in GA summers. The inside still has a new smell."

"Bought this car certified used, saved big bucks in doing so. It's pure comfort, driver friendly, reliable, lots of room for my large dogs/cargo area, handles beautifully."

"Owned Highlander for 13 years. No major problems. Work horse for the family. Carries everything needed. Still going strong with 189,000 miles. Just the right size. Current model, too big and don't need third row seat."

"Very reliable even after 200,000 km"

"At 13 years old and 165,000 mi. have had only typical maintenance with minor repair problems."

"This is the best car I have ever owned. Have never had a mechanical breakdown. Only large expense was replacing timing belt at 102,000, which was my decision to do. Excellent car!!!!!!"