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GRACIE, 11/08/2018
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 34 people found this review helpful
First: catalytic converter is recall cost you almost $2,000 all the parts and labor,,,,,,,,second : that variable timing dont work just make engine run rough jerking on acceleration ..........transmission is weak cost big money to replace......third : the body and suspension is thin make it dangerous for collision,,,,,,,,,,,, forth: its only 3.3 ltr engine bad on gas suppose to be good on gas.,,,,, parts so expensive........think 3 times before you buy toyota highlander ,,,,,,,,i just sold mine and dont have headache no more....... I dont know how in the world this people give 5 star ratings on this car.............thanks for reading,,
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Terrible!!
Unhappy Car Owner, 10/04/2018
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 20 people found this review helpful
This car has been the biggest let down yet. I absolutely HATE my Toyota Highlander with a burning passion. I've almost been hit multiple times because Toyota has created such a terrible car! Before owning this car (which I've had for three months), I owned a 2000 Buick Lesabre. I LOVED my Buick to death. That thing was such a smooth and comfortable ride, I miss it so much. Only reason I had to get rid of it was because the frame rusted thru (gotta love salt during winter season). Anyways, I had to find a new car fast because I needed to get back down to college (which is over 800 miles away). I found the Toyota, and although I had my doubts because I didn't really like how it looked or anything, everyone swore by Toyota and told me they love their Toyotas. So I took the plunge...and have regretted every day since. I obviously bought the car used and it had 132,000 miles on it. Previous owner claimed to be a retired Toyota car mechanic who repairs Toyota's now as a hobby. I bought the car for $5500 (mind you, I am a poor college student who had to take out a loan to get the car). Started having troubles from the beginning...noticed car had poor acceleration and gas mileage, brought it in, turns out it needed a new catalytic converter. That thing cost me $4000 to repair, so now I am $10,000 in debt for a still worthless car. I still have terrible acceleration, I almost get hit because my car decides to not accelerate while trying to merge onto a highway or even go through an intersection. My RPM runs low, and the mechanics (who say they've been working on Toyota's for 22 years) said they've never seen anything as bad as my car. I honestly feel so unsafe in my Highlander and cannot wait to get rid of it. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!! IT IS NOT WORTH ANYTHING AND SHOULD NOT EVEN BE OUT ON THE ROAD IT'S THAT BAD!! I've had nothing but trouble. It's 90 degrees outside and I have to drive with my windows open because if I turn on the air conditioner I lose all power. The CD player doesn't even work anymore and my front bumper is falling down because the clips are all broken. I wish I could go back in time and not get this car because it is not worth the money, time, or headache.
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Disappointing unreliability
Phoebe, 01/28/2010
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
While the body is solid on the 2004 Highlander, the trim is shoddy. Wipers have scored both front and back windows; seat belt retractors leave belts dangling to get caught in doors; visors are floppy; broken filter rack fell out from under the dash. Yaw sensor went out as soon as the warranty did. Acceleration from a stop is sluggish; mileage is only average. Because it is built on a Tacoma platform, it handles like a truck.
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Deb, 06/26/2010
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Highlander new.It has been an excellent car up till now @ 66,000 miles. Last week my service engine light came on also vsc and trac monitors were on. I took it to a Toyota dealership and they said my catalytic converter was my and it was still under warranty and it would take a day to repair. Now they say a fuel sensor has gone out and it has been three more days I am not very happy with my highlander now or the dealership
EXCELLENT @ BEAUTIFUL
MAX F, 11/04/2003
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
AMAZING CAR-LIKE RIDE, TOYOTA CAN PROUDLY PUT THEIR NAME ON THIS ONE, IT LIVES UP VERY WELL TO THEIR LINE UP, I PREFEER THIS ONE OVER THE PILOT IN A HEARTBEAT, EASY IN/OUT, GO FOR IT, YOULL LOVE IT