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dependable in most aspects
kenhulse, 03/20/2019
2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own the top model Highlander 2014. The drive train is good and reliable. The navigation is awful no matter how you try to set it. The brake rotors are not so good and have warped twice giving chattering brakes and a need for brakes and rotors. The other flaw in this vehicle is the automatic back lift gate came with underpowered under built struts that open it. They went out and cost 2000 to replace. When the dealer replaced them, they were replaced with struts that were twice the size of what came originally. Toyota did not stand behind the fact the original was defective. I would say it is over all a good reliable car but negative on navigation, brakes and the struts. Once upon a time toyota was emphatic about quality. Now not so much and it doesnt stand behind its product as it used to do.
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NOISE FROM BEHIND
nouxiong, 05/20/2014
2014 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 92 people found this review helpful
I bough a toyota Highlander xle awd 2014, and i have a issue 2 weeks after my purchase. When i step on the break, and release it, i hear a strange noise from behind. I send it to my Toyota dealer, and they said that all Toyota on the lot have that problem. It will be my last Toyota made in the Us. Do not buy Toyota people........
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Tunnel vision driving
Ken, 02/19/2016
updated 02/22/2018
2014 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Highlander has poor visibility to the rear, passenger side, and backup camera screen sucks. The visibility out the rear window is like the light at the end of a tunnel and is almost useless for seeing out the back. The rear window is designed for looks and style rather than safety visibility concerns. You cannot see cars directly behind with the rear view mirror. It is very difficult to see the images on the backup camera screen during the day and night. You have to strain your eyes to look at the screen to try and make out what is behind. This creates a problem of spending too much time looking at the screen and ignoring the other surrounding areas. The screen's visibility is not great when it is darker, rainy or foggy. It is difficult to see low cars or any vehicle on the passenger side. The blindspots are major problems when preparing to change lanes. It is very difficult to see cars in the blindspot at night or during any rainy weather(the passenger side mirror is not enough). As you strain to see the car in the blindspot, you will ignore the cars in front and a front collision is possible. I wish I had bought the blindspot sensors and front collision sensors. I wish there was a retrofit. Because of the visibility problems, the Highlander is not the safest or easiest vehicle to drive. From what I know now I regret getting the Highlander without the blindspot and front collision sensors. It is very unsafe to accelerate too fast on the Highlander. If you accelerate too fast your grip on the steering wheel could be overcome and the front wheels will turn uncontrollably from side to side. You have to grip the steering wheel very tightly when you accelerate to maintain steering wheel control. You can easily lose control and crash by accelerating too quickly. I never had this problem on any car I have driven. It is a safety defect. I use a USB chip for my music and the audio just gets stuck and nothing happens. I cannot turn it off or reset it. I just let it alone and it just starts working again after a few minutes. I would fire the designers of the Highlander. I would never buy a car/suv/truck/van without blindspot detection. I would never buy my Highlander again.
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Great vehicle with maker longevity
Dale Martin, 08/21/2018
2014 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
if you like a nice SUV ride, with excellent longevity this is vehicle for you.
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Full-time grandma uber
Anne, 05/23/2020
2014 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Third row seat is best for small children
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