2004 Toyota Highlander Limited review from North America
"It is an unsafe, expensive piece of scrap metal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Highlander hesitates or cuts out when the speed goes below a certain level. Originally it was only in the 20 to 30 mph range, but it now hesitates at around 40 mph and even in the passing gear range. This is very dangerous as it slows down at the most critical times.
The power steering and brakes also failed on the car when it was 7 months old. The car was towed in and repaired so I was told.
General comments?
I have contacted Toyota many times and even went to arbitration about the vehicle. The arbitrator acknowledged there was a problem, but ruled it should be repaired under the warranty even though Toyota disputes there is anything wrong with it and therefore not repairable.
It seems Toyota hasn't been held responsible for this even though they definitely are aware of the problem in many of their vehicles. An American company would never be allowed to get by with misleading the consumer.
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| Hesitation a big safety concern |
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| Great value for the money, good ride, 4x4, good power and has towing capabilities |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2005 |