2004 Toyota Highlander engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Highlander, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was loosing coolant because of a fractured strip head bolt in the engine, causing the vehicle to smoke and overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that she noticed a leak from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that the leaking fluid was antifreeze. The contact was also advised that the cylinder head bolts and threads would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 103,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Highlander
- Transmission 52 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Stability control 17 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints