What kind of problems does a Toyota Highlander have?

What kind of problems does a Toyota Highlander have?

Water pump leakage. V6 Cam issue that makes noise upon start. $5000 cost to be repaired covered by Toyota. Needed a new top radiator hose, which I bought at dealership and handed over at trade-in time. Water pump leaking. Replaced at 100K miles. 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

What kind of engine does a Toyota Highlander have?

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD high pitched engine whine at varied speeds. The oil pump control circuit of the hybrid system malfunctioned. 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Is there an extended warranty on a Toyota Highlander?

An extended warranty can provide peace of mind. Chart based on 251 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD Computer / software had to be reset for engine valve to function correctly.

Where is the PCV valve on a Toyota Highlander?

I have a ’09 Highlander Base, 2.7L, 4-cyl w/ the 1AR-FE engine and I went to clean the PCV valve last oil change but couldn’t find it. After much searching I believe it’s on the back of the engine closer to the left hand side when facing the car from the front. I haven’t gotten around to doing it myself yet so can’t verify that.

What’s the stop and start system on Toyota Highlander?

Available on select Highlander V6 models. Toyota introduce a drivetrain technology that is a first for Toyota in North America: Stop and start engine system. This new Toyota technology automatically stops, and restarts the engine while the vehicle is stopped. Essentially putting the vehicle into a standby state until you are ready to move again.

What happens to the engine idling stop time on Toyota Highlander?

This setting only affects engine idling stop time when the air conditioning system is on. Since the air conditioning system can cause the engine to restart more frequently using the extended setting will lengthen the engine stop time, but will impact air conditioning performance.

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