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2005 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

$24,280–$27,590 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Highlander Toyota
(65 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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LOVE this Ride

This vehicle is my lifeline. It has become the most valuable asset for my family. IT has room for everyone including my pup. I have no complaints at all

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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most reliable suv ever

my wife and i purchases this highlander used in 2005 today is 2017 and still going with no problems other than regular stuff. i would recommend this vehicle.

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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Can't kill this car

I own a 2005 Toyota Highlander and have owned it since it were brand new. I have over 235,000 miles on a 4cyl SUV, I do change the oil regularly and never had any major repairs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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As reliable as my Celica but bigger and more power

I recently bought a one owner 2005 Highlander LTD. I LOVE this ride. I was looking for a 4runner but my budget wouldn't allow it. After test driving this particular highlander, I didn't care, I loved the handling and comfort of the highlander and it has been an amazing vehicle. It climbs uphill effortlessly and coasts without too low or high of RPM. Gas mileage is actually really decent if you don't gun it or brake hard. I also tend to prefer the interior and exterior of vehicles as they become considered "oldskool" and I love the minimal, sleek, streamlined design of the early-mid 2000s toyota suv's and the highlander I have looks awesome. It's a powerful, quiet, 3.3 L, V-6 engine and can haul a 4x8 Uhaul trailer filled up with no difficulties and has a 5,000lb tow capacity. In the end, this suv is the best car I've eve4 owned. NOT that you need to do a whole lot of preventative care but as long as you do your scheduled maintenance and change the oil on basically any toyota, it'll take care of you for hundreds of thousands of miles.

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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Toyota is worth for money

I am owning this car from last 3 years. I used to drive car around 13K-15K a year and it drives smooth and no major maintenance than regular one. Whenever I bring car to mechanic they praise its condition every time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid and Reliable!

All I've ever needed to do is change my oil and put new tires on when needed. I also had to change belts last year. This has been a great car for me!

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

It's a family and reliable car if taken care of definitely worth your dollar dklfijdnndmdfjdvvnnxndkdgn

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Happy camper

I did a lot of homework prior to buying this vehicle and am so glad I did. I feel I made a great choice. I'm in my 50's, have had a bad back for years and this is the easiest ride I've ever gotten into and out of. It rides well and is not as long or bulky as my old truck. Love everything about it.

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

The highlander was a very reliable vehicle, but not gas efficient in compire to my current vehicle Toyota Venza.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very happy with our purchase of this Highlander!

Thanks to cars.com, we found the SUV we were looking for. Very well integrated website, user friendly, thorough and efficient. I recommend cars.com and Toyota Highlander to anyone looking to buy a car.

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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