I can’t stand what they did with this bubbly body style thing.
This is the number one reason it still buy a mint used Gen 2 or another vehicle vs the new highlanders. Number two reason is the transmission shit I’ve read about.
The grand Highlander looks more like a Gen 2!
Toyota needs to fix this hideous error.
2021 Highlander XLE Gas
Went to start my car to go somewhere and it’s just clicking and the screen is flickering. Haven’t had any prior issues.
Has anyone had issues? How did you remedy it? Could I do it myself? Should I just sell my car to carvana at this point? I’m already dreading the transmission issues
Hey folks , what's the best way to clean the little holes in the perforated leather seats ?
Might improve the seat ventilation a bit , cause right now it's almost not noticeable .
Tried with a needle , seems a bit large for those holes.
I have a '23 HiHy Platinum. Most of the time my iPhone 16 connects wirelessly to CarPlay and it works fine. Every once in a while my iPhone doesn't connect. I don't notice it immediately because I'm usually backing out of my driveway, watching traffic and don't see the screen until I'm driving down my street. If I stop the car and turn it off, it's always reconnected. Depending on where I am, that's not convenient. For example, if I've gotten on a freeway before I realize it hasn't connected.
I've tried going to the Setting menu and try to get it to connect from the Bluetooth settings, so I don't have to stop the car and re-start it. That worked once, but the last couple of times I tried it, it doesn't work. Did I do something that one time that is necessary to make it connect? Is there some way to get my car to connect to my iPhone through the settings?
I've bought some uncut transponder keys. They have a dot on the shank, same as the one working key I own. I followed the procedure to put it in program mode (insert master key 5 times, open & shut door six times, remove key.) The security light comes on solid, which should indicate it is in program mode.
When I put the new key in the ignition, the security light goes into a two blink three blink mode. It never stops. I've waited three minutes or more. What am I doing wrong?
Hey everyone! I have a 2020 highlander platinum. Has anyone added a hitch on theirs? I’m trying to get a sense on Toyota dealership vs. second party installation price comparison, and if there are any products you recommend for a DIY/second-party installation? I will need wiring and around 4,000 lb capacity. I read that if there are bumper sensors it costs extra, especially at the dealership. Any thoughts are appreciated!
It’s rated for 5,000 lb towing capacity, and I’m shooting for a boat much lighter than that (something like 2500-3000 including trailer and motor). I don’t think I need to worry about whether it can tow the boat in the first place, but the fact that it’s FWD concerns me regarding the specific act of putting it in the water/taking it back out.
Can it at least handle a ramp with a smooth incline/without too much slippery algae? Should I even try, or am I screwed unless I’ve got AWD?
This is the gas version, not hybrid. Googling this question has only added to my confusion, sadly. Thanks in advance to anyone with an answer!
Hi all, I have a 2013 Highlander limited. The tpms light flashes every time I start the vehicle. Tire pressure is good. I asked the dealership about it and they quoted me $1200 to replace all of them and relearn to the cars computer. Service advisor said they are only designed to last about 10 years on the battery inside.
Has anyone successfully done this replacement themselves or know if smaller tire shops are capable of doing the relearn that is needed?
I’m understanding that the battery cannot just be replaced in them which seems bonkers. Any advice or experience with this is appreciated.
This has happened twice now. All seems fine, I stop the car (braking). It stops, stalls, will not start. Put into park to start, won't start, and won't come out of park when I needed to roll it out of the way in a parking lot. Try pushing the button, nothing. Push without brake and it goes into accessory mode. Push again, goes off. Push brake, and start button, started fine. Had battery and alternator tested, they are fine. Thoughts? Anyone else experience this? One mechanic friend thought it might be the "crank sensor", whatever that is, but couldn't be sure unless it was currently failing. Intermittent issue, so I am afraid of driving it until resolved. Help? I hate to take it to a dealer, they are so expensive.
A week ago I got a 2020 highlander hybrid xle from Carvana. 110,000 miles for $32k including taxes and fees.
Honestly, I love the car. My wife loves the car. It’s everything we wanted. Except it has a few issues that I’m working with Carvana to sort out and I just wanted to ask for advice from anyone that has owned this car.
Issues so far:
- hearing a clunk when I drive over bumps (took it in and it appears to be a control arm issue)
- sunroof rubber seal is rotted (you can see out to the sky, thankfully this is also where the controlled leak comes in with sunroofs)
- drivers window does not work properly (the rubber seal on the inside appears to have been crammed down inside the door)
- I also have started noticing the brakes seem to have some thudding (pushing down hard and they skip like they are old)
The first 3 issues have been brought to Carvana and they are sending me to a shop to have them fixed. I haven’t brought up the brakes yet because I’ve been trying to figure out everything else.
These seem like typical used car things. So I just want to have my sanity checked here. The car seems worth that price to me. It is less than I was seeing other dealerships charge near me. And after tomorrow I can no longer return the car, but I still have about 100 days since date of purchase to make warranty claims about most issues (mechanical/electrical).
Other things to note in case anyone is curious:
I financed through my local credit union ($27k @ 6.5%).
Hybrid system and engine all appear to work great. The car drives great. I love driving an SUV and getting 30-40mpg.
Anyone here have experience with the Tag Tracking anti theft system? It's not required by my insurance but they recommend it and will give a discount on premiums for having it installed. Maybe also some added peace of mind for myself. It's a 2023 Highlander XLE Hybrid and in Ontario Canada.
Wife's Highlander has a subtle thud felt through the steering wheel. It's faint, to the point that she may not have noticed it at all. It happens when turning very sharply at low speed, like when parking. It also happens sometimes when coming to a stop, but not every time. Usually just one thud. It feels like a soft bump rather than a sharp pop. No dashboard warning lights. Drives normally otherwise.
Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Highlander, about 190,000 miles
Curious what this sounds like to anyone who has dealt with something similar on their Highlander. Trying to get a sense of what to ask the shop to look at before I take it in.
Just wanted to share some pics of my 1st Gen AWD/V6. Took him to the Redwoods this past weekend and officially passed the 123k mark. To call what I did offroading would be blasphemy but I did take it on the unpaved Davidson road to Fern Canyon and crossed a few streams. It was hella fun! Whatre the chances I could push its boundaries offroading? LOL. I dont wanna switch to Team 4Runner (yet). I definitely plan on driving this til the wheels fall off.
not very enthused with the idea of going to a mechanic. I top it off and it works for maybe 10 or so minutes then drys up again. Is there any quick seal I can do?
The transmission stories worried me. I was only at 37k, but it felt like a ticking time bomb.
Update: on cars.com is states issue reported under the title section. So I think I’m going to skip. Thank you all for the advice though! I wish newer vehicle prices weren’t so insane right now even for the used newer Highlander’s but it’s great to hear they uphold their value really well!
I need to buy a car. Ideally something with more than five seats. I’ve been reading about highlanders and the hybrid seems to be indestructible. I came across this one with okay miles from 08 and what seems to be a fair price. However what are your thoughts on the battery since the vehicle is almost 20 years old now. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I am in the market for a new (used) car. I test drove a RAV4 in the past but I have been more interested in a Highlander. Loved the RAV4 I test drove, but it may be a little small. I was reading this sub and it sounds like the 2017-2022 Highlanders have had transmission issues. I would love input from everyone. Is one vehicle more reliable than the other? Any experience with transmission or engine issues you have had with the Highlander? Thank you!
Had 87k miles, clean record, one previous owner. $39k before we traded in our Hyundai Tucson for $6.5k and put down a 4.5k down payment. Very happy with this vehicle!!!
I’m looking at a 2016 Highlander XLE for sale. It has an aftermarket hitch but I can’t seem to find the trailer lights wiring. Do all Highlanders come with trailer lights wiring or do I have to figure out how to add the wiring it myself? The owners manual seems to indicate that there is a plug for the wiring behind the trim piece but I can’t find it.
I'm considering buying a hybrid but it has 160,000 miles on it. The previous owner, who's a friend, says he had no issues with it and the only time there was a problem is if he left it undriven for a month then the battery needed to be jump started. It was his mom's car. How long do those cars last? He's asking $4,000. How expensive would it be to replace the hybrid battery? And the other issues that tend to pop up with a car of that age?