Used 2015 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
Love my new Highlander, definitely have my quibbles though.
After test driving just about every suv out there I opted for the Limited model with tech package and blu ray player, it also came with a tow hitch and wiring. It took weeks of searching dealers near and far to find one with a tow hitch, why not include this on every vehicle? The tech is worth the upgrade, blind spot monitor keeps you from having to turn your head and it works flawlessly. Radar cruise control works great as well. Lane assist is great for long trips. Rear hvac controls are a huge bonus. All and all I'm very happy with the car but I do have a couple complaints that may be deal breakers for some. See below.
Love the vehicle, hate the mileage
I bought a new XLE AWD 4 months ago to replace my Sienna mini-van. The Highlander is more comfortable and handles well. However I find it disturbing that no matter how I drive the mileage varies less than 1 mpg. It does not matter if I drive 55 or 75 mph, run the AC or not, or drive in the city or on the highway. My mileage stays at 21.1 to 21.5 mpg. I do not have a lead foot when accelerating, There should be more variation in my mileage.
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- XLE 4dr SUVMSRP: $17,9009 mi away
- XLE 4dr SUVMSRP: $14,990In-stock online
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $21,990In-stock online
Quality Has Gown Down Hill
I own a 2003 Highlander limited that was built in Japan. Did not have any problems & I'm at 112k miles. Other than routine maint, tires,oil change etc. My battery lasted 12 years. We purchased a brand new Highlander Platinum loaded. Made the deal took the car home & found Dirt under the paint along with tiny areas where the paint was completely missing & you could see the primer below. If you take a look at most new highlander headliners in the corner of the sunroof opening you'll see the fabric is bunched up in the corners. They did not pull the fabric & stretch it out. Looks cheap. Control screen is far away & hard to reach & I'm 6'4" Also look at the rear bumper at the seal when you open the rear hatch & see the over spray from the paint job that also looks cheap. For 45K plus you get no power tilt & telescopic steering wheel. Passenger only gets a 4 way power seat, Really Toyota !!. Also look at the cheap flashy wheel covers over the aluminum wheels, don't get that one ? Dealer was great and I was able to return the vehicle immediately for a full refund. Went and ordered us a brand new Acura MDX. I have no confidence in new Toyota's built here in the USA.
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Owned many others
Quiet, smooth and well made/mannered. Eats up miles with little fatigue on the driver. Interior seems a bit more cheaply made than either the Honda Pilot or the Buick Enclave that I have owned prior. Buick CXL cost close to $50k and Honda had so much road noise on the freeway you almost had to scream to have a conversation. Unless you have Mercedes money Quit looking and go buy the Highlander. 22k no issues. I have towed a few trailers and the vehicle did the job OK, however expect a mpg penalty.
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Rent B4 you buy. Take reviews with a grain of salt
I have been driving the Highlander for 2 weeks after my 2008 CR-V was totaled. I personally love it and I am enjoying every second in it. I am now getting ready to purchase one of my own but I decided to read the reviews first. Well, there are all sorts of crazy reviews here and on other sites, things they write but which I know from first hand experience that are not accurate. Such as poor breaking, or sluggish acceleration, or this and that. My point is that you not only need to take it out for a test drive, but rent one for a few days and see for yourself. Has I not rented one I would have been put off by the reviews.
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