2002 Toyota Highlander review from North America
"Toyota quality and reliability is a myth"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At least 5 different mechanics, including a Toyota dealer, cannot figure out why there is a smell of raw gas in the car when it idles.
Over $7000 worth of repairs made in the past two years (transmission, front end, various engine issues).
General comments?
This is my wife's car and she has driven it since new. I have also driven my 2003 Trailblazer since new, and it has been trouble free over the same mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2009 |