Used 2005 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
Used Highlander for sale
Reliability Problems
Jim, 03/10/2010
2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought new; since then 3 windshields, 3 sets of rear and 2 sets of front brakes, 3 transmission transfer cases, and both sets of rear wheel bearings. Everything except the engine seems to be under specified. The Toyota dealer tells me to sell it as it was made on 'Monday'! My '97 Avalon required only $40 worth of unscheduled maintenance at 130K miles. What's happened to Toyota quality?
Gentle Giant
Emmanuel, 10/20/2021
2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got this car as an improvement on my old sedan. I needed an SUV because my road was that bad. It is the best thing I have done ever. The car drives very smoothly and with the 4cyl engine, I get to spend less on fuel than I did on the sedan doing the same trip. Great car
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So sorry I bought it!!
Not a fan, 11/05/2005
2005 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage not as advertised. Most uncomfortable front seat!! Too short for people with longer legs. Arm rests do not fall in the proper place for people with wide shoulders. For all its bells and whistles, doesn't have automatic locks (when engaging transmission) which I had on my prior 10 year old car and I consider a big personal safety factor. Poor design on console. Wasted space underneath cup holders. Cover on console opens with weight of pocketbook... very annoying. Doors do not close easily... must be slammed to engage lock. Gas cap release in awkward position. Must open door and unlock seat belt to reach. Doesn't have "Miles to Go" on its Info button, which was very handy.
Constant Mechanical Problems
Fredg, 10/13/2004
2005 Toyota Highlander Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle in the shop around 6 times for engine check light for mis-fires and losing coolant. It also has a pecking noise in the engine which mechanics cannot seem to hear.
Quality and Customer Service Failing
SUV Woes, 03/25/2009
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited Fwd 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Highlander new and I have been disappointed in the quality and customer service since that day. The SUV had rail dust that required several treatments but still exists. My front differential began leaking at 42,000 miles and it was repaired. But at 65,000 miles it is leaking again. Told cost to repair is 1,900 and no break from the dealership or the corp. Factory tires had to be replaced too soon and the rear rotors as well because Toyota installs cheap ones now. I've learned to stay away from Toyota and always buy the extended warranties.