Used 2009 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
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Cannot go wrong with Highlander!
Savvy Buyer, 05/05/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
After having researched extensively and test-driven Honda Pilot, Mitsubishi Outlander, Ford Edge, and the new Equinox, I repeatedly returned to Highlander and bought one a few weeks ago. I cannot express how impressed I am with Highlander! The ride is extraordinarily comfortable, quite and smooth. The interior is extremely roomy, well-designed and functional. The second row is exceptional. If you need the third row it is there and not as a joke! If you do not use it just fold it and you have plenty of cargo room! I must also compliment the instant V6 power and above average fuel economy, which is almost the same as 2007 Passat I traded in! It is also very family friendly if you have children
Best in Class!
Paul, 06/18/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Drove and researched everything. Highlander is #1. The Honda Pilot doesn't handle well, the Pathfinder is way too cramped inside, and the Traverse and Acadia are over 40k with options, not worth $. The Highlander is so super quiet, the transmission is ultra smooth. 270 horses pull quickly and I can still get 25 mpg. Very comfortable driving position with nicely laid out high quality controls. Second row captains chairs are like traveling first class. Third row is cramped and only good for a quick trip. Toyota always was and still is one of best products on the road. Drive the Highlander and you will absolutely be sold.
Great SUV!
Tony the tester, 11/17/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
We love our Highlander I4 with convenience package. This car has all the features I need and nothing you don't need-perfect. We love the space and comfort, ride quality and general feel of this car. The assembly quality is first rate. It had defective water pump after one year but it is one of the first ones that they put together. In any case, it didn't stop in the middle of the road. The 4 cyl engine is great. It is quiet, and powerful enough to pull full load on our 1000 mile trip. It lacks a passing power a bit but it is a great cruiser and plenty of pep around town. Efficiency was as low as 19 mpg and as high as 29 mpg. Road feel is good but 6 spd transmission is too shift-happy but smooth.
The best bang for your buck for a 4 banger mid size suv
ewayjeng, 11/22/2013
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
This car is great, bought used with less than 60K, but in near mint condition at purchase, engine is strong, easy to move seats down for storage and has a lot of nice creature comfort features. Its got decent power for a 4 cylinder and since I'm not towing, and this is primarily a people mover, the gas savings are perfect. Drives like a car, would recommend to anyone looking for a mid size suv that is reliable, fun to drive and very functional.
Great SUV
Great Vehicle, 06/15/2010
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV the end of March 2010 and since then have put 23,000 miles on it. I travel for work and find this vehicle so much more comfortable and versatile than my 07 Chevy Impala LTZ. It gets great gas mileage; best I've ever gotten is 28 mpg, but usually average around 25 per tank. The back seat is extremely spacious, even for me measuring in at 6'5". I find the in dash information center to be very user friendly, even though it could have a bigger display. V6 acceleration is excellent for size and weight of vehicle. Handling is car-like with the sports trim level. Only major complaint is the lack of a compass for the price tag of this model.
Mostly as expected but not everything
pma022, 02/21/2011
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Own this SUV for nearly 2 years. Reliability is good. No issue so far. But there are quite a few rattling noises from dash,2nd and 3rd row seats. It's definitely not as serious as mechanical or electrical problem but sometimes is quite annoying. Dealer said it's from under seats and cannot fix due to safety issue. Another problem is the very weird tire size. They're top expensive. Change a set will charge $955 at Costco and $1000 at America Tire. Basically it's a comfortable and fast car but Toyota can make it better.
Highlander SPORT
luvtoyota10, 02/12/2013
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my father's car and it is great. The sport suspension does make a difference, it handles better than my 2013 Highlanader. Theres more steering feel. It does well in the snow, haven't had any problems with it. Just doing maintenance on it. The JBL sound system is amazing! Some of my leather Jackets tend to stick to the leather on the seats and make a weird noise when I get out of the seat. It does everything you want it to. I like the huge backup camera as well.
Do U Wanna a Keeper?
RickinAL, 03/18/2020
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
That's what you get with the Highlander. I bought it with 12 miles on it in 2009 and now as it approaches 300,000 miles in 2020 I have yet to experience any major problems. Like I said, "It's a keeper."
Best new vehicle purchase I've ever made
David, 03/22/2009
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Compared to my Jeep Liberty (which this replaced), the Highlander is amazing. It has just the right amount of space, gas mileage is impressive, and don't let anyone tell you that the 4-cylinder engine isn't powerful enough; it has more than enough "get up and go". Rides very smooth and quiet.
my third highlander
Dennis Janezic, 05/26/2016
updated 12/01/2020
2009 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a solid vehicle. Not overly large but roomy enough for passenger comfort and carrying sport stuff, golf clubs, etc. Don't really have anything bad to say about it
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