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Huge disappointment
ejet, 09/01/2014
updated 03/01/2016
2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought this SUV new in 2002. We bought it because we have a 1998 Corolla that's been a very reliable car. But not the Highlander. At just under 200,000 k the old leaky head gasket then the stripped head bolt got us. Last year we thought we would keep the Toyota for a few more years so we put money into the few body chips. Bought new tires, winter and summer and put in a new wind shield in the spring. Now we had an engine that was toast. Our local Toyota dealer found us a used motor from another Toyota and installed it. They say it only has 70,000 k but who knows. So we spent $7600.00 so far. As of January 2016 it's still running great. there hasn't been any new surprises.
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Best Car Ever Owned
Charlie, 05/05/2016
2003 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Best of the best
laurag, 06/16/2010
2003 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this used for a new sales position. I call it my office on wheels. I'm have over 140,000 miles on it and have had no repairs. Other than the oil and tires, it's been problem free. Runs and drives like brand new.
Love this car!
Amanda, 11/15/2018
2003 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 15 years, and am only getting ready to trade it in for a 2018 Highlander because the repairs have recently become costly. Within the last couple of years or so, I've had to replace the air conditioning condenser and compressor (about $2,200), power steering fluid pump ($1,000), alternator and battery ($270 - only because the alternator had a lifetime warranty), all four rotors and front calipers ($800), and a few smaller repairs. But prior to that, I only had routine maintenance costs. It has truly been a great car and I have been extremely happy with my purchase. The highlights of this model are the quiet ride, seat comfort, heated side mirrors (which at the time were a new feature), reliability, and JBL speaker sound quality. I will miss this car!
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2003 highlander Engine Failure 147,000 miles Coolant leak
anderswl, 04/16/2011
2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just like others I have read on this site, my 2003 run hot and after having it towed for service and repair I was told the engine needs to be replaced. The cost for the re-built engine was $6,400 - $8,500 depending on who you called. Very disappointed in the built strong organization I put so much trust in.