Used 2009 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
Used Highlander for sale
after 1 year, just ok
gene, 02/22/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
mileage as expected. front pass seat needs same controls as driver. seat heat control very cumbersome. Auto climate control generally not comfortable when sunshine, better at night. headliner rattles (!!). Biggest concern that I don't believe the Dealer has dealt properly with is our engine has what sounds like dry piston "clatter" prior to it warming up (Summer and Winter). I have NEVER owned a vehicle with such a sound no matter how cold the engine, yet I have had the dealer check it twice but I am guessing they never took it off the lot. We have been Toyota owners for 24 years. This is the first one we have been dissapointed with.
Money Pit
Brian, 07/01/2019
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Highlander for over 2 years, and I've had one problem after another since day 1. I had to have the dealer fix the driver side window that wouldn't roll up. Several days later, the passenger side started acting up. I put it off repairing it for over a year by not using it and manually pulling it up when it started sliding down on its own. Once I had the passenger window replaced, the oil cooler hose ruptured - a common problem with Highlanders - and I had to save several hundred dollars by repairing it myself. The repair process was an absolute nightmare, just look it up. Now my evaporator core is ruptured and that is going to by, by far, the costliest repair yet.
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Bumpy ride
Nadine, 08/21/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The highlander is a beautiful SUV to look at but very bumpy to ride in. Would have been my dream SUV but now I hate to drive it because it's bumpy like a old 1987 car that need new struts or something. Please test drive it on all kinds of roads before purchasing.
Fun to drive
Yiwen, 10/09/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's an amazing upgrade from my 98 Madza MPV all-sport. Drives like a sedan. Sometimes I felt it's even quieter than my wife's 04 Camry. The engine is powerful and quiet even when driving up the Cottonwood canyon mountain resorts. Well designed interior controls, which are large and easy to reach. Storage is plenty with many cup-holders. I consistently get 21 mpg (city/highway combined) for my commute to work. Trip to California in July on highway and gets consistent 24 mpg. View isn't as good as my MPV (maybe I'm still trying to get used to it).
Most Practical SUV You Can Cuy.
Sixbee, 02/06/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Toyota has proven that they put a lot of thought into their design with every cubic inch of the inside being carefully thought out. Seat comfort is great, leg room is never an issue, even for a 5'8" adult in the 3rd row. 2nd row recline is much easier to operate than the competitors. The car handles exceptionally, even with 19" wheels in 6 to 8" of snow, with the snow button on it is hard to make the car lose control. Hands free controls and individual climate controls are a plus. I am convinced for the money and the quality of this vehicle, you won't find a better car. From it's lower priced "rivals" from Kia & GM to overpriced imports such as Acura and Lexus, the Highlander is IT!