2003 Toyota Highlander Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Highlander
2003 Toyota Highlanders for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Toyota Highlander problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Toyota Highlander problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Toyota Highlander problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Highlander Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Toyota Highlander | 11 Highlanders, 8.6 months of data per Highlander, average 125100 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Highlanders, 8.6 months of data per Highlander, average 125100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Toyota Highlander
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| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 153300 | 1200 | check engine light was on; the shop diagnosed that there were several sensors (for emissions) that were no longer working and needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 138000 | 500 | fuel pump problems |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 300 | Replace A/F Sensor Bank 2 position 1 | |
| Jun | 2011 | 84000 | 500 | Stuck caliper wasted left rotor. Full front brake job + one caliper |
| Jul | 2011 | 84000 | 0 | Rear left brake lights went out. Had to retension plug adapter to get it working agin. Fixed at home. |
| Oct | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | Tranny started slipping. Burned oil smell from leaky engine seals near exhaust. AC system started faulting. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 158000 | 370 | Pinion oil seal with new 80W90 Gear oil. Noisy exhaust system - repair and weld exhaust pipe and bracket. |
| Toyota Highlander in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 38 | canister valve vacuum hose loose from air box | |
| Feb | 2011 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Front mud flaps started to tear due to wind resistance on freeway | |
| Dec | 2012 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 164000 | 125 | Flex pipe and gasket rusted out...replaced |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 175000 | 40 | RR caliper overheating. Removed, cleaned and greased sliders. Seems better. |
| Jul | 2012 | 189000 | 1750 | Classic head bolt failure, Time-Cert thread repair done. Replaced front rotors and pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 200000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 129000 | 1800 | Struts replaced and alignment |
| Mar | 2013 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 111600 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 111600 | 800 | Spent $800 dismantling engine to find problem. Bolts on engine mount stripped. Needed new engine, too costly, about $7000. |
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