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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding run

Southern Patina, 06/14/2017
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

What great vehicle. At the time, the top of the line model with all the amenities you could want. Mechanically sound. Reliable, always. Maintained properly and currently at 208,000 with no sign of slowing down. Would recommend a Highlander any year, any model as an outstanding vehicle.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Tires humming

Vic Patel, 04/19/2010
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful

I bought this vehicle used. No problem for a first couple of months. Even at 125,000 miles, the only problem is tires. I bought all four tires brand new. After about 20,000 miles on the tires they started to hum at speeds of 40 and up. The faster you go the more annoying the humming sound gets. I have had checked the front end alignment, and the tires seem to have worn evenly. Still I do not know what the problem is.

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CAUTION

raygen, 02/05/2011
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 17 people found this review helpful

be warned this vehicle while an outstanding vehicle does seem to have problems with the steering rack at 65 K I fell as if I should not be asked to replace it already.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

The once mighty Toyota

Junk John, 10/03/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful

We were loyal to Toyota since 1989; the purchase of a Highlander has led us to BMW. We had two problems: when you opened a window or the sunroof the air pressure change was drastic; and the bass in the "premium" stereo varied from engine off and engine on. The feeling in our ears and sound from the air pressure changes was analogous to what it must feel like in a helicopter. The stereo was still very unpleasant when the bass was set at minus 5. Toyota did nothing to accomodate us. In Toyota's view, even though service tech acknowledged two problems, performance was "within specification". We never thought we would get response like this from Toyota. We no longer believe in Toyota product.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My second toyota highlander

Rjudyj, 07/10/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I especially like the way the front seat fits my lower back. This is the 2nd one I've bought for this reason. The car also feels very safe and is a good size for a woman who enjoys driving an suv, travels between two states frequently, and hauls many things. Also the gas mileage is good for an suv, I think 21+ depending on where I am.

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