2005 Toyota Highlander Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Highlander
2005 Toyota Highlanders for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Toyota Highlander problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2005 Toyota Highlander problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2005 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 | |
| 2005 | Toyota Highlander | 17 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 95500 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 Highlanders, 8.5 months of data per Highlander, average 95500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 200000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 209700 | 0 | Needed new brakes |
| Sep | 2012 | 212000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 64000 | 350 | Alternator was whining - had it replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 196000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 202000 | 325 | Wheel bearing |
| May | 2012 | 206000 | 0 | Pulley crank needed to be replaced. TSB issued, repair was covered. |
| Jul | 2012 | 209300 | 675 | Power steering pump failed |
| Aug | 2012 | 210700 | 0 | Storage vibration/ loss of power. Mechanic says its CV joints, but not sure I believe it. Need 2nd opinion from dealership. |
| Mar | 2013 | 242000 | 160 | Bad brake pads, stuck caliper |
| Toyota Highlander in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 43400 | 3200 | We found the heater to blow cooler air on passenger side than the drivers side to repair it was quoted at 3200.00. for a new one so, never fixed it. |
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 66300 | 100 | battery |
| Feb | 2013 | 69000 | 675 | replaced water pump and timing belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 103500 | 277 | front brakes - turn rotors - replace pads - engine air filter - cabin air filter |
| Jun | 2012 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Recalibrate ECM to reduce hesitation under warranty Replaced HVAC damper servo under warranty | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Replaced oxygen sensor under warranty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 700 | Sunroof came off track and the gears that open and close it became jammed. Had to have entire sunroof replaced. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 110000 | 1500 | both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced |
| Toyota Highlander in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 51700 | 0 | "frozen" caliper rear brake; replaced under Toyota extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | 900 | frozen caliper (right front) |
| Toyota Highlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 79820 | 800 | timing belt replaced- --due to time and milage |
| Jun | 2011 | 83700 | 3000 | Heater failed- problem was wiring to controls |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Park brake cable jammed, locking rear wheel. Fixed by owner. Leak developed in the transfer case, repaired by the dealer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 64000 | 550 | Rear Wheel Bearing |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 118000 | 1000 | Worn struts replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 71000 | 400 | Leaking water pump housing |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 382 | I had to have the alternator and battery replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 85000 | 375 | replaced a/c control head with reconditioned one. |
| Sep | 2012 | 87000 | 1000 | replaced ac compressor and evaporator |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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