Exhaust
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
What Owners Say
""The past year(s) it was having problems. It barely passed the smog certification for Califyin 2023. My mechanic said it will not pass the smog test this November. I will need to replace both catalytic converters, about $2,500. That's a lot to spend on a car only worth $3,500.""
Anonymous, CA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"sensor in engine failed and was replaced"
Anonymous, CO (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Struts"
Anonymous, UT (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Rust and one of the power windows does not work"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"car uses a lot of oil. I have replaced the pcv valve and change the oil and filter every 5000 miles. A highway trip for 150 miles uses a quart of oil. Normal driving around uses less oil. There are no leaks but the tailpipe tip has black soot but you never see any smoke."
Anonymous, MA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Alternator went out while on a road trip. Repairs done by CarX were done incorrectly and the wrong alternator was installed. Had to take the car to our local mechanic who installed the correct alternator."
Anonymous, IL (2005 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)
"After 20 years it failed and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, CO (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)