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Used 2011 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

I'm confused!

markieg123, 09/23/2011
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 23 people found this review helpful

Please tell me how you're all getting such great gas mileage and liking this car! I live in a fairly flat city and am getting 17 city/23 freeway. And, this car sure does rattle a lot for a brand new car and what's wrong with the front end suspension? After two trips to the dealer, the rattles are still there and the car still shimmied (they "cannot duplicate" either complaint.) Finally had an independent tire shop balance all four tires and align 3 of the 4 tires, which helped but something still isn't right. The dealer said to file a complaint with headquarters if I want to be reimbursed my $130. I guess I should have comfort in knowing I leased rather than buy this. Only 3 more years....

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4 out of 5 stars

Lexus RX VS Toyota highlander

ecosports, 07/27/2011
2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 23 people found this review helpful

I bought my highlander (HL) about 3 month ago, and I would like to share with you guys. 1. HL is surprisingly roomy especially the 2nd row. For the 3rd seat, recommend just short distance. 2. It is quick and feels light when it's on the road (quickest in its class). 3. start stop button: Keyless. Very convenient. If you used own Germany (In my case, Benz), it's different. Someone says no fun driving, but keep in mind this is SUV not a sport car. Overall, I am satisfied with HL for everyday driving SUV.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

I tried to like it, but at the end trade it in for Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring only after 1 year.

convert777, 08/26/2012
2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful

Positive: Suppose to have stellar reliability and has a good resale, quick, relatively roomy and comfortable if you are not a driver. Negatives: Most surfaces and materials don't belong in $40,000 car (ok with me) , drives like minivan/truck crossover with very light and not communicative steering (does not drives, but floats), 3 rd row not usable - not just because of size/just plywood covered in cheap vinyl, no blind spot monitoring ( a must because of size, blind spots), no adaptive xenon headlights, average MPG for it size ( computer always overstate by 1 MPG). Toyota keeps being arrogant and substantially raised prices for 2012 without any improvements, that worked in my favor. My last 5 cars were Toyota's. After buying my first Mazda and then a Subaru I discovered that they are build as good or better than Toyota and pleasure to drive. Checked with Consumer reports and others and discovered that it is not only my opinion: Subaru and Mazda are higher rated that Toyota. Replaced 2011 Highlander Limited with 2012 CX-9 GT for only $2000 extra (no financing): pleasure to drive and handing like compact CUV/sedan (yet substantially bigger than Highlander), very usable 3rd row, near luxury interior/exterior, all the extras and safety futures not even available in Highlander, reliability should be terrific also - six year of the model and built in Japan.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I Love This Car

mccrearyb, 08/17/2011
2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is such a great car - it can haul all of my stuff, my kids' stuff and it looks great. The best part is, nothing really ever goes wrong with a Toyota. This is my 2nd Highlander. I looked at so many different cars, but I just kept coming back to the Highlander because I couldn't find anything I liked as well in my price range.

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4 out of 5 stars

America's safe family SUV

John's wife's car, 11/07/2019
2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Well maintained since new, has one minor ding on bottom edge of rear lift door.

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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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