2003 Toyota Highlander Review

Name: 2003 Toyota Highlander Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 2149 USD
Rating: 4.8 (326 reviews)

2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV

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Pros

Roomy cabin, carlike ride and handling, clean styling.

Cons

Gets expensive quickly, limited towing and off-road ability.

What’s new

There are no changes for the Highlander this year.

Edmunds says

Need SUV utility but don't want any unnecessary bulk or fuel bills? The Highlander could very well suit your needs.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$202/mo

$201/mo

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New Owner-Wierd Issues

mjc333, 11/09/2011

2003 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I just purchased the Toyota Highlander 2003 and upon purchasing the vehicle I was very happy. The check engine light came on shortly after purchase and apparently the cause is a bad "ECM" board in the SUV. I am not sure if this is common but I have experienced this problem. I love the vehicle otherwise and plan on driving it for a while. Currently at 82K hope it lasts to 200K without …

Former Toyota...stripped head bolts

bizmin, 10/06/2010

2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

2003 Toyota Highlander 2.4 L 4-cylinder engine, 108,000 miles, perfect service, until it developed coolant leak on the back side of the top of the engine, adjacent to an insulator pad at the back of the engine block. The back 3 head bolts were completely stripped, allowing coolant to leak into the engine. Toyota dealer says the short block or entire engine must be replaced, with no other …

425k miles still going strong

razcob, 04/02/2018

2003 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

This has been a very reliable car, and we have only replaced two oxygen sensors, other than normal wear items like brakes, etc. The only negative to this vehicle is the gas mileage. We are getting 18 mpg overall. The interior is holding up well, with a slight tear in the drivers seat. My daughter was in a rear end accident, and the bumper was ripped but the rear structure remained …

Bought used and loved it for 150000 miles!

D Fig, 04/28/2017

2003 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

It's a great car!! It doesn't have the bells and whistles of today's cars but if you're looking for something reliable with little maintenance that drives like a dream this is the car for you.

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2003 Highlander Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,880
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$202/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	38.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Highlander include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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2003 Toyota Highlander Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}