Toyota Highlander

"In June, 2025, the AC quit working. It took some shop time to figure out what the problem was. Turned out to be it needed a new compressor. By the time we got it working again, parts and labor came to about $700. This was at my local mechanics shop, not at a Toyota dealership."

"The automatic climate controls on the passenger side stopped working. Apparently an issue with the blender doors not working correcting. This is an expensive fix ($2,500+) since the entire dashboard has to be removed to get to the are to be fixed. the same problem occurred on my sons 2008 Highlander and also my 2010 Highlander. The repair required two separate trips to the dealer at $2,500 each."

"Occasionally the blower would not blow anything but very low - not good when if you live in Phoenix in July"

"Inside driver side door easily pulled completely out while opening the door which dislocated the handle preventing it from working."

"seatbelt retractor on drivers side stopped working. Recently replaced assembly at dealership -- a part they had to order. Will likely need to replace passenger side assembly as well"

"will not close automatically, beeps, and returns to the open position. Have to force closure"

"I had a problem with a misfire that was not tripping a code. Upon further research done by me I found out it was actually a problem with the torque converter. This was unfortunately discovered after investing over a thousand dollars in repairs and what a mechanic thought I should do to fix the problem."

""A FEW MONTHS AGO,HAD TO TAKE THE CAR TO A ELECTRO MECHANIC.HE FIXED IT.""

"Our only complaint has been several trans-axle issues over the 13 years we've own it. Repair were expensive."

"This vehicle has 2 oil leaks, 1 From 5 years ago.and 1 from the last year. The cost to just diagnose the new oil leak was $200."

"started after recent oil change at dealership. Oil sensor started leaking -- and needed to be replaced. Part had to be ordered -- dealer provided complimentary rental vehicle for a day until repaired"

"Small oil leak detected in oil change"

"The car stopped while on the highway. The alternator failed and I had to replace the battery."

"The battery failed to hold a charge and cells were determined as damaged. I had to replace the battery in July, 2025"

"The back gate electrical no longer works. I have to open the back by hand and pull it down. Difficult for a short senior"

"water from the front of the car runs from the to the external vents through the bodywork clear back to an outleet near the rear driverside fender. ypu know its backed up when the front footwells fill up with water. Very untoyota-like engineering. No permanent fix."

""Water coming in from above. Still working to resolve. When floor is flooded, the electronics that are stored below the floor stop working. Car still runs, but things like air and windows do not until water is dried up.""

"Rattle in the backend."

"Paint peeling off the roof near the sunroof"

"Broken valve spring, requiring the removal and replacement of the engine to repair."

"water pump failed at 89000 miles resulting in an $1850 repair due to poor access to replace it. Engine had to be lifted off its mounts to access. serpentine belt and hoses were also replaced. because of engine lifting providing access, the spark plugs and 3 back coil packs were also replaced"