2021 Toyota Highlander — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 56,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a norma…
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2021 Toyota Highlander — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 23,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I…
SunBeltHunter540Community StarterApr 23, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLEOrange County0 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 63,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range.
2021 Toyota Highlander — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is g…
2021 Toyota Highlander — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would you…
ShiftCollector423Community StarterAug 4, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLESalt Lake City4 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2021 Toyota Highlander — how much does an old accident hurt resale?
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 74,500 miles. Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several y…
2021 Toyota Highlander — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair?
BatteryCommuter524Community StarterJul 30, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLEWashington DC22 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Texas owner question
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…
2021 Toyota Highlander — seller asks for a deposit before showing the car
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 24,000 miles. Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I c…
ShopBuilder989Community StarterJul 7, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLECentral Jersey0 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — Florida owner
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
2021 Toyota Highlander — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 66,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks.
2021 Toyota Highlander — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place t…
2021 Toyota Highlander — single clunk over small sharp bumps
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth…
NewCarMechanicish876Community StarterJul 7, 20262021 Toyota Highlander XLENew Jersey29 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
2021 Toyota Highlander — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 90,500 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic.
2021 Toyota Highlander — what changed after 100k miles?
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 65,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well.
2021 Toyota Highlander — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 59,500 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car somet…
2021 Toyota Highlander — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect firs…
2021 Toyota Highlander — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM — Charlotte owner
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, about 9,500 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern sti…