10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,000
- Average Mileage:
- 137,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- transmission replacement (2 reports)
fails to move on acceleration both in reverse & drive mode
2004 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6 4WD Transmission Failure at 215000 KM deletes reliability. I shall never buy a Toyota in future.
- Qamar T., Toronto, ON, Canada
Alright, the Highlander has 143K miles, but everything works, and it is in excellent shape. I have absolutely maintained it since new. Tranny began slipping after prolonged stop-and-go driving in rush hour traffic. Check fluid, trouble lights. All good. Once the car cooled down, tranny worked fine until it warmed up again. I was looking forward to 250K miles with this, but after checking lots of "complaints" site, I am less enthralled by Toyotas than I used to be. I am told bill for repair will be $3500 (rebuild) to $6500 (new transmission). I will probably junk the car and look elsewhere for its replacement.
- David E., Punta Gorda, FL, US