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3 out of 5 stars

Highland 2012 - Problems

nycat21@gmail.com, 07/12/2015
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful

Bought this suv new - 34,000 down the drain. I have lost 4 days of pay because I had to bring in this vehicle 4 times already. It has 19,000. The rubber fell off the drivers side window, then the window fell off the track - wouldn't close, the my screen read that my power steering is out to pull over the car and call the dealer, now my screen is reading my ABS is out - REALLY? 4 Times for service is way too much for a $34,000 vehicle

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2012 Toyo Highlander - Overhead Console

jaregm65, 06/17/2013
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2012 Highlander in Dec. 2012, I do love my Vehicle, befor this I had a 2000 Rav4 so this is a step up for me. I am having Major issues with my Overhead Console that has the Small Compartment above the Rearview Mirror. I have taken it in already for this problem twice for falling completely down and the small door not closing. I'm wandering if other owners are having this issue and what have they done to fix it because it seems that the dealer just won't fix it they just bandaid the problem. I just don't kbnow what to do anymore and I am frustrated because this is my new car and I shouldn't have any problems and yes I have purchased the full and extended warranties. Help Please

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love the Highlander - All Around Great SUV

goodboi_75, 05/31/2013
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my 2012 Highlander, Base 3.5 L V-6 AWD. It currently has 15,000 miles on it. It's a nice driving vehicle with comfortable ride and outstanding reliability. It's a tank in the NY snow and backs up my steep driveway like a breeze - no spinning, slipping, etc......unlike my 2003 Ford Escape 4x4 which had a tough time backing up the driveway. I went on a recent trip to PA and the highlander handled the hilly terrain with ease and the best part is the gas mileage - averaged 25 mpg highway! I was shocked it did so well and was very impressed. That's better than the 23 mpg hwy rating on the sticker window!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Choice

Charlotte Schronce, 04/06/2020
2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought this car used with 69,500 miles 4 years ago and have not had a problem with it so far. I have 2 children 4 and almost 3 and it has been a great car for trips and just around town. Has all the features I wanted and I just love this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

A top notch mid sized SUV that won’t disappoint!

Jim Klock, 03/01/2019
2012 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is our second Highlander. We absolutely are sold on Toyota engineering. Tremendous quality and reliability. We’re fans for life!

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