2002 Toyota Highlander review from North America
"Overrated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattles in the dashboard are very annoying. Rattles in the doors are not as bad, but still need to be taken care of.
General comments?
Very smooth power train.
Good visibility.
Terrible road feel, and the light steering is dangerous on some roads.
Road noise from tires and a lot of wind noise.
Suspension is too soft and car suffers from massive body roll. Motion sickness likely on some roads.
Interior is well laid out, but made with cheap materials.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2009 |