2003

Toyota
Highlander

Starting at N/A USD | 0

155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Horsepower
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Connectivity

Comfort

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

155 hp
Horsepower
163 ft-lb
Torque
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
4-speed
Transmission

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency9.1 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity75.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,034 mm
Front Legroom
925 mm
Rear Legroom

Climate Control

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

AM/FM Stereo

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Stability

ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Security

Child Safety Locks

Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

15 ft4.4"
4.68m

Width

5 ft11.8"
1.82m

Height

5 ft8.7"
1.75m

Wheelbase

8 ft10.8"
2.71m

Gallery

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Colors

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Millennium Silver Metallic
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Black
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Electric Green Mica
#28643C
Indigo Ink Pearl
#2D2E62
Sundown Red Pearl
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Vintage Gold Metallic
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Super White
#F7F7F7
Bluestone Metallic
#706E7D

Trim Levels

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4dr 4-Cyl

4dr 4-Cyl

$32,330
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/146
Horsepower155 hp
Torque163 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission4-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity75.0 L
City10.7 L/100 km
Highway7.9 L/100 km
Combined7.9 - 10.7 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,684 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,735 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,581 kg
Ground Clearance175 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,034 mm
Rear Leg Room925 mm
Front Head Room978 - 1,016 mm
Rear Head Room988 - 1,011 mm
Cargo Volume909 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr 4-Cyl 4WD

4dr 4-Cyl 4WD

$34,530
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/146
Horsepower155 hp
Torque163 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission4-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity75.0 L
City11.8 L/100 km
Highway9.1 L/100 km
Combined9.1 - 11.8 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,684 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,745 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,685 kg
Ground Clearance185 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,034 mm
Rear Leg Room925 mm
Front Head Room978 - 1,016 mm
Rear Head Room988 - 1,011 mm
Cargo Volume909 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4dr V6 4WD

4dr V6 4WD

$36,490
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas V6
Displacement3.0L/183
Horsepower220 hp
Torque222 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission4-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity75.0 L
City13.0 L/100 km
Highway9.7 L/100 km
Combined9.7 - 13.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,684 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,745 mm
Wheelbase2,713 mm
Curb Weight1,760 kg
Ground Clearance185 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,034 mm
Rear Leg Room925 mm
Front Head Room978 - 1,016 mm
Rear Head Room988 - 1,011 mm
Cargo Volume909 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

269 complaints reported to NHTSA

269
Total Reports
34
Crashes
12
Injuries
1
Fires

Most Common Issues

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
48
ENGINE
41
SERVICE BRAKES
33
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
31
VISIBILITY
31
HYDRAULIC
22

Recent Reports

ODI #11523925
May 25, 2023
ENGINEFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Automatically disengage the transmission Stopped the road Icalled my husband Myhusband came and together we got the car to a safe place.Then Icame home with my husband and he called the insurance company and had the car towed. Ifound a place to fix the car and they said the transmission was broken and it cost about 6500 dollars.Icontacted the insurance company said they couldn’t help.The car was towed home and is not available.
Incident: May 8, 2023VIN: JTEHF21A130***
ODI #11513146
Mar 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The hood latch cable inside the vehicle when pulled did not allow the hood to open now the secondary hood latch is stuck in the closed position and will not release..I have to use a strap from wheel opening to wheel opening to keep my hood secure so when I am driving my hood won't open at high speeds
Incident: Oct 1, 2022VIN: JTEHF21A130***
ODI #11374150
Nov 11, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PASSENGER WINDOW HAS HAD TO BE FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES. COMES OFF THE TRACK AND WILL NOT CLOSE. HAVE HAD INTERIOR DAMAGE BECAUSE OF IT
Incident: May 6, 2016VIN: JTEGF21A530***
ODI #11270240
Oct 22, 2019
ENGINE
2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4 CYL. SERVICE BULLITON FROM THEM #310436. HEAD BOLTS COMING UNDONE INSIDE MOTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF MOTOR. BOLTS NOT HOLDING DOWN MFGR KNOWS ABOUT THIS. WAS A MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT DID NOT WORK. ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM THIS IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM REPORTED. READS ALMOST LIKE A PLAY BOOK ON HOW THE MOTOR OVERHEATS AND FAILS, TOLD HEADGASKET, AFTER OPENING UP THE MOTOR IT IS FOUND THAT THE HEAD BOLTS BACKED OUT. TOYOTA IS NORMALLY A GREAT CAR. I STILL OWE MONEY ON THIS CAR AND TOYOTA IS BASICALLY NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND LEAVING US OUT TO DRY. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AND QUICKLY OVERHEATED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN A SHORT DISTANCE. EASILY CAN LEAVE ONE STRANDED. NO STEAM OUT THE TAILPIPE AND WATER GUSHED OUT SIDE OF MOTOR. DEALER LEFT MOTOR APART WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AFTER BEING DRAGGED ABOUT. THEY PROMISED TO FIX IT AT FIRST AS THEY DUG INTO THE MOTOR THEY BACKED OUT OF THEIR WORD.
Incident: Oct 1, 2019VIN: JTEGD21A130***
ODI #11268617
Oct 15, 2019
Crash1 injured
AIR BAGS
HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SPEEDS 25-40 MPH
Incident: Sep 30, 2019VIN: JTEGF21A430***
ODI #11265544
Oct 2, 2019
STRUCTUREUNKNOWN OR OTHER
PAINT SEAL DELAMINATION
Incident: Oct 1, 2016VIN: JTEGF21AX30***
ODI #11258297
Sep 26, 2019
Crash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS IN MOTION WHEN WE HIT A COW GOING 45MPH THAT JUMPED OUT AT MY HUSBAND AND I MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY THE CAR IS TOTALED WAS CITY STREET
Incident: Sep 17, 2019VIN: JTEGD21A630***
ODI #11172554
Jan 28, 2019
Crash
STEERINGWHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON ICE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL LOCKED UP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT AND CRASHED INTO A SNOW MOUND. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Incident: Jan 25, 2019VIN: JTEHF21A330***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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