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2005 Toyota

Highlander 2WD

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L

Toyota Highlander: best and worst years
2005 Toyota Highlander 2WD

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PhotoMatti BlumeCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN18%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14%
  • STEERING9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • VISIBILITY7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 286 total.

Toyota Highlander: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.