# \#highlander **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/highlander/1506.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-paint-issue/121813)
**Author:** [@Karitsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karitsa)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-paint-issue/121813 "2026-09-17T12:58:01Z")
2018 Blizzard Pearl Highlander purchased new, last week. SAME day I noticed red dot/mark stuck in my paint ( hours after getting the car). The next day 2 more similar dots. I called Toyota and they acted like they had … --- ## [Toyota Highlander 22 model XLE trip 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075 "2026-08-21T21:16:52Z")
Start of the year I disposed of my Mercedes E500 4matic 2005 model which had a persistent transmission issue and bought myself a Highlander with the whole works 4wd. I am so happy with it. Service bills are like 230 for … --- ## ["Free" car a good deal or not? 2010 Toyota Highlander 3.5L AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100 "2025-09-30T15:14:28Z")
One of my friends owns a 2010 Toyota highlander that he has always taken great care of. There is no rust, it has new suspension and tires, the body and interior are great. You would never know it had 250,000+ miles on … --- ## [Toyota Highlander 2006 - repair or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2006-repair-or-sell/169494)
**Author:** [@josh\_has\_a\_car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh_has_a_car)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2006-repair-or-sell/169494 "2024-12-08T19:30:33Z")
I’m faced with the age-old question about whether to continue repairing a car or sell it and buy something else. I would greatly appreciate you thoughts and opinions! In April 2019 I purchased a used 2006 Toyota Highlan… --- ## [Unidentified car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376)
**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unidentified-car-part/193376 "2023-10-14T21:13:10Z")
I had to open up the back hatch door of my 2005 Toyota Highlander because it was locked closed and I couldn’t open the lock on the door. After I opened it up I discovered a completely loose chunk of metal was blocking th… --- ## [2001 toyota highlander a/c light blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-a-c-light-blinking/89366)
**Author:** [@nyonjo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nyonjo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-a-c-light-blinking/89366 "2023-05-19T18:22:17Z")
i bought auction car, a/c just blowing warm air.a/c light blinking. this highlander limited no manual dial.i have checked relay and working fine, the compressor is not spinning no matter what i try need help. --- ## [Car keeps losing battery power 100% while battery is fully charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-losing-battery-power-100-while-battery-is-fully-charged/190252)
**Author:** [@dale.athy\_184955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale.athy_184955)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keeps-losing-battery-power-100-while-battery-is-fully-charged/190252 "2023-05-01T14:38:47Z")
About a month ago my highlander lost battery power and I noticed that there was a door left open. Got a jump from insurance guy who said battery was fully charged when he hooked up to give me a jump. The car started righ… --- ## [Fluid and friction sounds when braking- any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231)
**Author:** [@Amandahale103\_184940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amandahale103_184940)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231 "2023-04-24T22:38:03Z")
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Highlander SE Issue: Grinding/Friction Rub and Fluid noise when braking Details: On Feb 23, I replaced all 4 brake pads and front rotors. Ten days later, I noticed an intermittent grinding/friction… --- ## [Highlander Hybrid 12 Volt Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414 "2022-12-16T18:46:12Z")
I and a number of other Highlander Hybrid (HH) owners are having a problem with the 12 volt battery discharging. Most of us are experiencing the problem at intermittent intervals. Toyota maintains there is no problem sin… --- ## [Will my 2007 Totoya Highlander have issues in cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927)
**Author:** [@1157fish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1157fish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927 "2022-12-14T22:17:41Z")
I have a 2007 Highlander without problems in Los Angeles where the low temperature in winter is about 45 F (=7 C). I plan to drive up to a ski mountain resort this winter where the low temperature is about 25 F (= -4 C).… --- ## [Brake Stuck - Can't Move Forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-stuck-cant-move-forward/184453)
**Author:** [@edwinkim777\_181030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwinkim777_181030)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-stuck-cant-move-forward/184453 "2022-06-07T12:30:23Z")
I was sick for a while so my car was just lying in the driveway for about a month and a half. Today, I tried to drive my car for the first time. It looks like the brake is stuck. :frowning: I put the car in Drive, Ne… --- ## [Oil capacityquestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacityquestion/183990)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-capacityquestion/183990 "2022-05-05T14:08:07Z")
Took my 2017 Highlander for an oil change to a privately owned business (not a quick change business) that my husband had used and had no problems. I went there bc I had not been able to get an appointment at the Toyota … --- ## [What is causing the frequent brake failures on this 2007 Toyota Highlander?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-the-frequent-brake-failures-on-this-2007-toyota-highlander/182940)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-the-frequent-brake-failures-on-this-2007-toyota-highlander/182940 "2022-03-12T13:47:50Z")
Hi Folks, I own a 2007 Highlander that I LOVE. The youngsters mostly drive it now, but it only sees about 5K miles per year. We have other cars. The vehicle went about four years and 43K without needing brake work. Then… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Airbags Didn't Deploy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-airbags-didnt-deploy/78398)
**Author:** [@speered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speered)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-airbags-didnt-deploy/78398 "2022-01-23T12:28:20Z")
Hi there, I have an '05 Toyota Highlander. In July of 2011, while at a dead stop, my family was rear ended on a fwy at 70-75mph. We were pushed into a large SUV in front of us. Airbag sensor light was on after accident, … --- ## [When Is An Alignment Needed? Asking Mechanics and those with similar skills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-an-alignment-needed-asking-mechanics-and-those-with-similar-skills/181266)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-an-alignment-needed-asking-mechanics-and-those-with-similar-skills/181266 "2021-12-15T22:20:01Z")
Hi folks, I’m looking for input for a story that will help vehicle owners know when they NEED to perform an alignment. Here is what I am really asking: If one owns a vehicle in which the wheel is centered, the car does … --- ## [Toyota Blizzard Pearl peeling on Highlander- not covered in recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-peeling-on-highlander-not-covered-in-recall/181335)
**Author:** [@basques.va\_178639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/basques.va_178639)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-blizzard-pearl-peeling-on-highlander-not-covered-in-recall/181335 "2021-12-18T16:54:53Z")
The paint started peeling on our 2010 Toyota Highlander. We decided to get it repainted but when I researched the color online I found that color paint was recalled on certain Toyotas. However, Highlanders were never in… --- ## [Takakakaka noise from back right wheel and goes away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288)
**Author:** [@kesemdv\_178604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kesemdv_178604)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288 "2021-12-16T23:53:39Z")
After I had calipers and breaks done we went camping. Coming back home there was a takakakaka noise from back wheel. Drove a bit and stopped several times and after a while it stopped. That was a couple months ago. Yeste… --- ## [Changing tire sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tire-sizes/180424)
**Author:** [@seano28\_178014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seano28_178014)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tire-sizes/180424 "2021-11-03T16:52:50Z")
Hi All, I am new to the site. I have a 2021 Toyota Highlander that has 235 65 R18 tires. I have a set of snow tires from my last SUV that are 235 60 R18 and was wondering if I would be able use them? Any help would great… --- ## [2015 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander/180203)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander/180203 "2021-10-25T23:27:18Z")
2015 Toyota Highlander 70,000 miles. Time to change oil, what weight of oil to use? --- ## [Car making loud whine at idle, very loud on turns. Steering fluid changing levels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-loud-whine-at-idle-very-loud-on-turns-steering-fluid-changing-levels/180172)
**Author:** [@sausagehug\_177827](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sausagehug_177827)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-loud-whine-at-idle-very-loud-on-turns-steering-fluid-changing-levels/180172 "2021-10-25T23:05:01Z")
Hi, I recently bought a 2007 Toyota Highlander that had just had a full inspection + new rotors + brakes. It suddenly started making a loud whining noise (like a small remote control car revving it’s engine) at idle and … --- ## [Transmission fluid level confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-level-confusion/179171)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-level-confusion/179171 "2021-09-10T00:19:29Z")
I have a used 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6 (3MZ-FE engine) AWD with automatic transmission. I just changed the transmission fluid as I was not sure when the previous owner last changed it. I drained the transmission fl… --- ## [Stripped transmission pan bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-pan-bolt/179170)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-pan-bolt/179170 "2021-09-05T03:48:32Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6. I was removing the transmission pan bolts to replace the transmission filter when one bolt stripped. I used my Dremel to cut a slot in the bolt head so that I could use a flat scr… --- ## [Liftgate problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-problem/178613)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liftgate-problem/178613 "2021-08-10T21:50:57Z")
The lift gate on my 2017 Highlander w/ app 37000 miles stops about 80% of the way from opening completely. Until is stops it lifts with no hesitation. It will open completely if I keep upward pressure on it as it get… --- ## [Does anyone know what this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-is/178560)
**Author:** [@blh1222011\_176610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blh1222011_176610)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-is/178560 "2021-08-07T01:42:34Z")
--- ## [Replacing 2006 Toyota Highlander rear brakes/rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2006-toyota-highlander-rear-brakes-rotors/178083 "2021-07-18T15:58:25Z")
I’m about to replace my 2006 Highlander’s rear brake pads and rotors. I notice on diagrams there is a small hole where a screwdriver can be inserted through the rotor to adjust the parking brake by expanding or contracti… --- ## [Honest & Caring Mechanics Do Still Exist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-caring-mechanics-do-still-exist/177790)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-caring-mechanics-do-still-exist/177790 "2021-07-02T02:35:07Z")
We all know that folks will post a negative story more often than a love letter. Here’s a love letter. I manage all the vehicles in my family to one degree or another. When the Highlander my son drives displayed a “Maint… --- ## [Door locks dont turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562)
**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locks-dont-turn/169562 "2021-05-25T18:11:34Z")
My 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited has three door locks, one on each of the two front doors and one on the rear hatch. Recently my battery died and I almost had to have AAA come out and open my car for me because my door … --- ## [2005 Toyota Highlander - worth buying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-worth-buying/176265)
**Author:** [@TransparentSee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TransparentSee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-worth-buying/176265 "2021-05-08T17:39:05Z")
Debating whether or not buy a 2005 Highlander Limited with 134,572 miles on it. One owner, from Virginia (with no rust?), no accidents, made in Japan, 44 CarFax history reports, mint condition (Internally). They have… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229)
**Author:** [@cludlow.thebes\_174815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cludlow.thebes_174815)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229 "2021-04-20T11:40:45Z")
Hi there, I have a 2013 Highlander Limited with around 85,000 miles. This morning when i went to start it, the car was running fine, but as i was pulling out of the drive way, the car was sputtering, and then died. It wa… --- ## [Leaking Small Amount From Radiator Cap - What To Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-small-amount-from-radiator-cap-what-to-do/175725)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-small-amount-from-radiator-cap-what-to-do/175725 "2021-03-25T03:25:25Z")
Hi Folks, My '07 Highlander was in for an oil change a few weeks ago and my trusted mechanic said he noticed there was minor weeping from the radiator cap, so he changed it. The one on it was the original as far as I kn… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/highlander/1506.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=highlander)