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2003 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

$23,880–$26,960 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Highlander Toyota
(48 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Easy to drive

Very reliable. excellent drivability and handling. AWD is excellent in snow. I have a very steep 100 yard driveway on a ridge and never let me down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyota Highlander - Solid performance!

I bought my 2003 Highlander when it was already 9 years old with over 60,000 miles on it. It was a solid car from the start. It required very little maintenance over the 6 years I drove it. Mostly oil changes and brake pads/rotors. It was an incredibly dependable vehicle. We do a ton of driving. I handed it down to my son at about the 154,000 mile mark. He easily can get another 50,000 miles out of it. Toyota makes a great vehicle....no question.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely Reliable

I owned and drove this car for 171000 miles over 15 years and perform great with just regular maintenance. It did great in snow with snow ETC and full time 4WD.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliability is what Toyota is known for

I have owned a 2003 Toyota Highlander for over 8 years and I must say that it is just about the most reliable vehicle that I have ever had in 35 years of driving. We have recently purchased another Toyota Highlander, which is a 2012 Model with low mileage and we have done so based on our experience with the 2003 Toyota Highlander. We have done regular maintenance on our vehicle(s) and always have and as a result, they have been extremely reliable and very rarely have broken down or needed some type of repairs, other than regular maintenance as required by Toyota. We definitely recommend this model for the reliability factor, but, the performance level and also the low maintenance factor must be taken into consideration as it is "User Friendly". In addition to this 2003 Toyota Highlander that we are selling, we have the 2012 and 2007 Toyota Highlander for our family plus a 2015 Toyota Camry. All vehicles have been very reliable, trust worthy, dependable and well worth the investment made into and for them. We enjoy driving them as well as they offer a nice smooth ride, especially on the highway. The rugged 4WD Option also offers much in regards to driving in the snow and rain. Also, it does take on the potholes on the road quite well and being a bit higher off of the road helps as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A great used car, one owner, in excellent conditio

This car is a one owner vehicle and is in excellent condition. It is a Toyota High Lander and I'm satisfied with it completely. I drove it a couple of times before closing the deal. I'm happy with the way things turned out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good replacement Car

Rides smooth and handles well. Miss a few of the "extras" that were not on this vehicle, but will adjust.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good car -- Highlander SUV. Great deal!

Reliable SUV. Runs great. Kept in good mechanical condition. Excellent value for the cost. Car was not affected by floods.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's still running well.

It's been mostly reliable provided scheduled maintenance are performed timely. The service and parts at the dealership are kind of expensive but when they offer coupons, it's well worth it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

Very reliable car. Owned it since 2006. Put 197k miles on the car until the transmission recently went out. Basic interior but fit my needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe, strong and very reliable

I am the second owner of this vehicle and would buy another highlander any time, and recommend to anyone in my family. Toyota's are great quality with long lasting engines.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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