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10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,000
Average Mileage:
137,800 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. transmission replacement (2 reports)
2004 Toyota Highlander transmission problems

transmission problem

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2004 Toyota Highlander Owner Comments

problem #2

May 252018

Highlander Limited 3.3L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 142,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

problem #1

May 142016

Highlander 3.3L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 133,595 miles

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

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