2003 Toyota Highlander review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At approximately 3 years of ownership (car was purchased new) and 35000 miles, the cabin became saturated with water. The front and rear mats were flooded. The Toyota dealer said it was a clogged evaporator drain. Dealer said it was clogged with dirt from the road. Mold set in and the seats and dashboard had to be removed and all carpets and padding had to be replaced for a total cost of $2638. Toyota would not cover this cost under the warranty. It would seem to me that this is a faulty design. Have your drain tube checked annually!
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| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
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| Date of Entry | 7th November, 2005 |