2003 Toyota Highlander Base review from North America
"Average reliability, expected more from Toyota/Lexus"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 120K.
Cylinder misfire (probably coil pack or wire/plug)
Leaking oil from pan gasket
Electrical short (all interior lights/panel out)
CD player not operating
Transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd gear
Power steering pump leaking
Right front power window capacitor failing
Water pump leaking
General comments?
Held up pretty well for first five years, but started to fall apart over the last year or so. For a vehicle made in Japan by Lexus (the Highlander is essentially a Lexus RX with a different body and trim), I expected much more. Shouldn't be having tranny problems at 120K. The local dealer has been terrible also.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan X-Terra |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2008 |