Used 2004 Toyota Highlander SUV Consumer Reviews
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Dan Conrad, 02/04/2019
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Reliability phenomenal, don’t have anything negative to say. Vehicle has been a pleasure to own and operate.
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Nellie Highlander
Colleen, 09/02/2016
updated 03/05/2020
2004 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I sold my Toyota 4 runner because I am older and short. I have an arthritic knee which made getting in and out of the vehicle difficult. After driving my daughter in laws Highlander I knew this was the vehicle for me. She came with the name Nellie and I Love her. She is the perfect height for accessibility and she drives and handles like a Cadillac. March 2020- Three and a half year's later Nellie is still going strong. I have had no issues other than a moody heat switch. It heat's well most of the time so I haven't felt the need for repair yet. Regular maintenance is all she's had. This is a Great vehicle.
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2004 Toyota Highlander
Desarae, 02/08/2007
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned! I keep up with the recommended maintenance and have NEVER had a problem. The oxygen sensor had to be replaced but that was covered under the warranty. At 73,000 miles, I am still running the original tires (with every other oil change rotation). Sometimes after a check-up, the tire pressure sensor light comes on (on the dashboard) and has to be reset. This usually only happens when the tires are rotated. My Highlander is a Katrina survivor. It survived 4 feet of water (NONE in the engine or interior) and a 30 foot pine tree ($8,000 in damage). We have been considering adding a Hybrid to the family.
Overall Great With a Few Questions Marks
Trying to Decide, 01/05/2010
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased in 2007 with under 30,000 mi. Now at 95,000 mi curious if it'll start needing repairs. Until now, virtually maintenance free. Snatches a little at take off or low speeds; hope no transmission issue. Love the height and lumbar support for my aching back. It's really easy to park and handling is good. Miss the handling of my sporty Acura coupe, but love the fact I can make the long trips without constant stops to stretch my back. Sometimes wish I had AWD, but we get snow once or twice a year, so I just park up the hill on level ground. Spoiled with the cargo space-I don't want a car! Great vehicle overall, but a little overpriced purchased new. Happy I made this purchase.
Only Car you ever need.
Toyota Highlander is Goated, 09/04/2020
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Perfect size, ride quality still feels like brand new after 15 years of driving. Original struts. Just routine maintenance such as flushes and oil changes. I will have this car for at least 5 more years.
Perfect
Helen Stein, 04/19/2016
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car in 2004 brand new. Has been terrific all these years. Basically just required maintenance. Have taken it to the Rockies and the Smokies several times and have not had any problems. Love this car! We have 155,000 miles on it, what can I say, it's a Toyota!
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Highlander Limited 4WD
Sam, 04/18/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great vehicle. Fuel efficiency with good power performance and fun features made this a good choice for me. I needed the room and convenience of an SUV with 3rd row without the need to tow. I travel in field sales so comfort was essential but I also wanted some extras that were available on the Toyota at and affordable purchase & operating price. The navigation system is cool but complicated at times and is tied in to the audio & AC making them the same. The accelerator has a "hair trigger" and takes some getting use to you will experience lunges at low speed until then. The retractable trunk cover was a bad after thought. Certainly not enough to give bad marks to the Highlander.
Great Little SUV
Buckey, 09/19/2006
2004 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
WE use this for long trips some times in snow country. Its comfortable to drive and has a positive feel on the road. Lots of places to store gear etc. I wish the rear seat would lay flat when down and a little chrome on the grillwork would perk it up. I can't believe I'm driving a 4 cyl. (except at the gas pump) its great. I use it for hunting and pull a loaded trailer with ATV and lots of gear and hardly know its there. The getting in and out height is just right (I'm no spring chicken} the rear loading height is great too. Ride and handling is good also.
Wished I purchased it sooner
Casey, 05/05/2004
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Toyota Highlander is fun to drive and very comfortable. It does not ride like my last SUV - Jeep Cherokee, which was like being in a truck. This is just like driving a car. I drive 36 miles a day on the highway and if I didn't know that I was driving a SUV, I would swear I am driving a car. I purchased the base model that had a lot of extras on it. The only thing that I don't use is the Home-link remote on the visor. It will not work on the garage door opener. It handled very well in the snow and ice this past winter. I love it and wish I bought it sooner.
Good car, But...
jw, 06/16/2005
2004 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The engine is sluggish on take off and the transmission (5 sp auto) seems to slip when it shifts the engine whines on take off, the dealer says this is normal. Some times shifting takes up to 3 sec. to finish the shift. Get the rear air vents it gets a little warm in the summertime. Not as quiet as I thought it should be. The door panels has cloth on them, if you use the window for an arm rest it does get dirty very quickly.