2000 Toyota Highlander Base review from North America
"Watch out for the first year models with the V-6"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driveline Drive shaft bounce appeared at 9000 miles and got worse. Toyota thought it was a tire problem/then a dirveshaft problem/replaced drive shaft and tires OK for a while. Now it is starting to bounce again.
My Mechanic has determined the Caster is off on the Right front wheel thus Three wheels are 'pushing' the car and one is being "pulled". A mis indexed part on the Frame? Not Fixable with out welding and repositioning of lower control arm.
General comments?
I have heard of other occasional 1st year Highlander's with this trouble (v6) and only I could get a Lemon in a Toyota. So far the dealer has been better than average in helping, but I suspect it will be replaced under my states Lemon Law,,,, Yes, I'll get another Highlander. Otherwise it is fine 'truck'.
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| Design Flaw - Unbearable Wind Noise |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16044 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Prizm |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2003 |