Used 2017 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
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2nd Highlander, very disappointing
John C., 01/10/2018
2017 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Leased 2nd in May 2017, I wish I could keep 2014 XLE which was much better car with very minor issues. New 8 speed transmission is very slow, jerky and non responsive, GDI engine doesn’t help to get better mileage than the old one. The start- stop feature does effect nothing about efficiency, probably will create a mechanical issues. There is no improvement in driving experience; it is still comfortable but steering doesn’t give any feedback, suspension makes much more noise than previous one. There is no update on the Entune system, it looks and works like designed by amateur software team. Also material quality is far behind the new generation SUVs. There are still some good things about the car; good size, roomy interior, good snow traction, exterior design is better than other Toyotas, standard safety features works fine. Competition is getting hard in this segment, Toyota needs better chassis, transmission, electronics and material quality in and out. I had 4 Toyotas, this would be the last, the new Camry doesn’t give any hope for the new Highlander that always shares the same platform.
Nice SUV but poor Performance
B George, 09/08/2017
2017 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I own this SUV since Feb 2017. I had own 2010 highlander and decided to go for new. Worst decision. The performance is extremely poor on 8 speed gear box. The vehicle is hesitant to start or accelerate from a stop signal, people will overtake you and look you like what the f*** you are doing. RPM goes all the way to 5000 still the car doesn't move. I heard about a new software released from Toyota for this issue and updated it, slight improvement but I hate it. Vehicle is stalling at lower gear and too quick gear change. I was really surprised Toyota is releasing a car with such worst transmission. I like everything else about this car, but whats the use when the heart of the vehicle is a failure. I am thinking of selling this car. I definitely think, the transmission issue would be really slow down highlander sales. Please be aware before you purchase.....
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Great. . . .but
DMcNutt, 06/05/2017
2017 Toyota Highlander LE Plus 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Toyota van/SUV in a row. I have been deeply loyal for all the expected reasons, particularly quality of construction and ease of use. About seven weeks ago I bought a new 2017 Highlander, and started a cross-country trip from Southern California to Washington, D.C., then to Boise, ID and then returned to Southern California. The Highlander is wonderful in all respects. Surprisingly excellent gas mileage on this trip--over 27mpg. The Lane Assist is marvelous, and worked well at night in torrential rains in Tennessee. Everything was top quality--as expected. BUT! HOWEVER! There is one MAJOR CONCERN. I bought the new Highlander primarily for its excellent safety features, such as emergency braking. One major design flaw deeply concerns me. This is the size and location of the driver's side rearview mirror. It seriously blocks views of traffic coming from about 45 degrees to the front and left. When turning left onto a divided road it completely blocks the view of the divider. I have to shift my body and crane my neck and try to look up, over and around it, and even scrunch down to get a little peek under the mirror to see the lane divider. My wife is 5'5", and I am 5'7", and we both find that it takes considerable effort to be able to see around the mirror to drive safely. I believe that only a driver several inches taller would be able to easily see over the mirror. I hope I can find a way to retrofit the Highlander with lower mirrors. OTHERWISE, a wonderful SUV that is excellent in all major respects
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Engine overheating after 1,500 miles on odometer
JW, 03/04/2017
2017 Toyota Highlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
gotta have it towed to the dealer tomorrow. I will have a follow up post after the dealer's analysis of why the engine is overheating.
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1st Toyota Highlander
Jim M, 03/10/2018
2017 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Overall the car is a good value for the money.....good gas mileage and more standard technology features than other vehicles in it's class. A good all around people mover. Nothing overly flashy, but a solid car that does the job. Major flaws I have noticed in my first 12,000 miles......the toyo tires are some of the worst tires I have ever driven to the point of being dangerous....fine it the dry but any moisture they spin and hydroplane. I ended up putting new Continentals on and it makes a ton of difference. Wish I did;t have to incur that expense on a new car..... Toyota should be ashamed for using such poor tires on their top of the line Limited. Secondly, the mirrors create major blind spots....especially when turning left. You better triple check before turing......make sure you turn both directions on test drives as the dealerships must know this because they only turn right on test drives......I didn't notice that until I read some other reviews. Last feature I don't personally car for is the Start/ Stop feature for red lights......I would rather turn that off....it can be done but you have to turn it off every time you get in the car.....I wish I could disable it.
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