Toyota sells a “ kit” to clean the evaporator smell. It’s DIYer friendly. The fuel pipe issue….. Toyota issued a warranty extension on this part ( I put my letter in the glove box ) IF!!! You smell gas from the interior or from the engine area contact a Toyota Dealership about the warranty extension on that issue. I believe it’s good for 10 years from purchase unlimited mileage. The struts are sensitive but let me tell you 2 other possibilities. The rear hatch beeps but won’t open? Check ( on the 2017-2019 Highlander if the rear glass is properly ( fully ) closed. It could look closed but if it’s not the rear hatch won’t open. Pull on the little handle for the rear hatch. If it opens without pushing the small black rubber rear glass button just close the glass again and a little more firmly but not too hard. The other thing that could affect the rear hatch causing it to beep but not open is inside the glove box area. On the left side of the plastic frame that 5he glove box opens and closes into is a small black button. If 5hat button has been accidentally pushed in the rear hatch won’t open. After the ToyotaDealership told me my struts were buggered and would cost around $1000 to replace I did an extensive search on RUclips and after none of the videos mentioned this button, I found a guy named TrackPalmer who had a video on 4 possible causes. BINGO!!! I had accidentally pushed that button while changing the cabin air filter.
The sad part is 1a auto does not have a single solution for any of the top five problems on the most popular SUV on the planet! I thought at least you could sell us a foam kit that can be injected into the little black box to eliminate the bacteria? But nope.. come on guys this video could’ve been done a lot better! It doesn’t measure up to your other videos.
I haven't faced any major mechanical issues yet, except the struts on the tailgate malfunctioning, interior LED lights on the door panel and dashboard flickering and the rear left's break light not glowing. I got the struts replaced and it was expensive, and the interior lights will be replaced soon. For the taillight, I just got the bulb replaced for like a buck or two, can't remember.
LOL - 3 out of 5 issues... mold, tailgate and infotainment system mention here are happening on my vehicle. You can get rid of the mold smell by pumping evap cleaner into the drain hose underneath your car. Tailgate reset normally will do the trick but other times when someone close the door with things obstructing the door in the trunk causes the hinch to warp so you're SOL. Infotainment fix by downloading Toyota Entune and running firmware update. I own others different Japanese car not luxury and I have to say the only 1 that last and doesn't give you many problems is Toyota. Honda don't even come close and stay away from Nissan & Mitsubishi and last is Mazda.
So knock on wood our 2014 V6 AWD has 152k miles on it. Been quite reliable over the years. The sunroof motor went straight 106k, and just about to replace the liftgate motors tomorrow, replace the struts for the glass last week...that's it
New engine ?what is Toyotas responsibility to this- Isn't their a recall for all these things?- If not I hope buyers are suing Toyota- these are dangerous safety problems to consumers
I don't know if you ever do any cosmetic repair for automobiles, but I have come a long way watching your repair info for my 2002 Toyota Sequoia. But things like plastic window liners or other plastic parts are getting brittle and cracking off. Like - it is now silver but was black plastic that is pealing off where the window slides into the door. I was going to get some rubber paint and use that but not sure if I am going to mess it all up. Don't know what to call the parts to even try to order anything. I have replaced door handles and a few other interior parts. Now have all the tools to take off the interior door. Do you think I should just go with the rubber paint or is there some other way to refurbish the failing plastic? No place here to send pictures.
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New engine?? It can't be apparently Toyota is indestructible 😂😂 Toyotas quality has gone down hill just like all other manufacturers, people just love to praise Toyota because they used to make good cars
These damn things are just not built like the 2001-2007 models. I drive a 2005 and it will probably go to 347,000 miles with no problems. kaizen. This is what happens when you get to big for your britches and want to reinvent the wheel.
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Toyota sells a “ kit” to clean the evaporator smell. It’s DIYer friendly. The fuel pipe issue….. Toyota issued a warranty extension on this part ( I put my letter in the glove box ) IF!!! You smell gas from the interior or from the engine area contact a Toyota Dealership about the warranty extension on that issue. I believe it’s good for 10 years from purchase unlimited mileage. The struts are sensitive but let me tell you 2 other possibilities. The rear hatch beeps but won’t open? Check ( on the 2017-2019 Highlander if the rear glass is properly ( fully ) closed. It could look closed but if it’s not the rear hatch won’t open. Pull on the little handle for the rear hatch. If it opens without pushing the small black rubber rear glass button just close the glass again and a little more firmly but not too hard. The other thing that could affect the rear hatch causing it to beep but not open is inside the glove box area. On the left side of the plastic frame that 5he glove box opens and closes into is a small black button. If 5hat button has been accidentally pushed in the rear hatch won’t open. After the ToyotaDealership told me my struts were buggered and would cost around $1000 to replace I did an extensive search on RUclips and after none of the videos mentioned this button, I found a guy named TrackPalmer who had a video on 4 possible causes. BINGO!!! I had accidentally pushed that button while changing the cabin air filter.
The problem ... they started making these cars in Indiana. The quality was far better when they were made in Japan.
I have a 2016 Limited and it's been the best vehicle we've ever had. zero problems, 150K miles
After watching all of these videos just buy what you like they all have issues
Why can't you add a heli coil to the engine when the steal bolt strips the threads?
The sad part is 1a auto does not have a single solution for any of the top five problems on the most popular SUV on the planet! I thought at least you could sell us a foam kit that can be injected into the little black box to eliminate the bacteria? But nope.. come on guys this video could’ve been done a lot better! It doesn’t measure up to your other videos.
+J J Cobra Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
The head bolt issue , is it on the V6 or 4cyl??
Did every year have the same issues thought or did they fix any of them from 2014 to 2019?
Is 4 cyl or 6 cyl engine?
I have toyota highlander 2015 ...had it for 8 years with no issues what so ever ...this video is bs 😊
Got a 15 with 155k on it. Never had one check engine light or had to do one repair
I haven't faced any major mechanical issues yet, except the struts on the tailgate malfunctioning, interior LED lights on the door panel and dashboard flickering and the rear left's break light not glowing. I got the struts replaced and it was expensive, and the interior lights will be replaced soon. For the taillight, I just got the bulb replaced for like a buck or two, can't remember.
Toyota the best car in the world
LOL - 3 out of 5 issues... mold, tailgate and infotainment system mention here are happening on my vehicle. You can get rid of the mold smell by pumping evap cleaner into the drain hose underneath your car. Tailgate reset normally will do the trick but other times when someone close the door with things obstructing the door in the trunk causes the hinch to warp so you're SOL. Infotainment fix by downloading Toyota Entune and running firmware update.
I own others different Japanese car not luxury and I have to say the only 1 that last and doesn't give you many problems is Toyota. Honda don't even come close and stay away from Nissan & Mitsubishi and last is Mazda.
Can you help me my Nissan Pathfinder 2006 ain't starting it's making a noise when I crank it but won't start please reply to me when you see this
So knock on wood our 2014 V6 AWD has 152k miles on it. Been quite reliable over the years. The sunroof motor went straight 106k, and just about to replace the liftgate motors tomorrow, replace the struts for the glass last week...that's it
Thank you!
New engine ?what is Toyotas responsibility to this- Isn't their a recall for all these things?- If not I hope buyers are suing Toyota- these are dangerous safety problems to consumers
I don't know if you ever do any cosmetic repair for automobiles, but I have come a long way watching your repair info for my 2002 Toyota Sequoia. But things like plastic window liners or other plastic parts are getting brittle and cracking off. Like - it is now silver but was black plastic that is pealing off where the window slides into the door. I was going to get some rubber paint and use that but not sure if I am going to mess it all up. Don't know what to call the parts to even try to order anything. I have replaced door handles and a few other interior parts. Now have all the tools to take off the interior door. Do you think I should just go with the rubber paint or is there some other way to refurbish the failing plastic? No place here to send pictures.
+Gayle Leier It appears you are referring to the weatherstrip seals. Please checkout our website for the seals you are needing.
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Holy Highlander, Batman
I ordered a front brake kit and they sent me the back brakes!
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Do they have steel head bolts for replacement
New engine they need to be responsible
You forgot about the transmission issues on that vehicle
Dope vid thanks
Just crossed this thing off my list lol.
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Can you show how to remove a 2008 ford escape inner fender liner
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Wow not the Highlander of old 🙄🙄🙄
New engine?? It can't be apparently Toyota is indestructible 😂😂 Toyotas quality has gone down hill just like all other manufacturers, people just love to praise Toyota because they used to make good cars
Wow, pass on this generation
These damn things are just not built like the 2001-2007 models. I drive a 2005 and it will probably go to 347,000 miles with no problems. kaizen. This is what happens when you get to big for your britches and want to reinvent the wheel.
Low brake power
Thinks god bless
Lots of transmission problems. So many that the back order is months long.
Never EVER buy anything from GEEK PARTS…
So the company that sells car parts is telling me all the parts that need to be fixed or replaced? Right .. 🙄