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2012 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (10%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (13%)
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Chart based on 68 repairs.
2012 Toyota Highlander suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced faulty wheel bearing left rear. |
| 40000 mi | Strut tower broke, made a loud noise going over bumps. Repaired under the dealer 60 day warranty. During repair they stripped a bolt and had to replace entire strut. |
| 155000 mi US $700 |
Replaced rear struts |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $380 |
Cyclical loud whirring noise similar to tire noise heard from rear of car. Noise would get louder the faster it was driven. Left and right rear wheel bearings bad. Replaced with aftermarket from an independent shop. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
T-SB-0034-13 (Steering Intermediate Shaft Noise) Quote: Some 2008 – 2013 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition. |
| 70000 mi US $347 |
Right Rear Wheel Bearing went bad. |
| 5800 mi | Growling noise was still present when the car was due for its 5000 mile maintenance. Brought it to a different dealer who found the left rear wheel bearing had failed internally. Replaced bearing. Problem gone. |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
R/H rear wheel bearing failed. Replaced by dealer under extended warranty |
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