2014-2019 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid Buying Guide

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician goes over common problems and issues with the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander and Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

In this highlander guide I will cover common issues I have seen through my experience as a Toyota mechanic. Including Toyota highlander oil leaks. Toyota highlander 8 speed transmission problems. Toyota highlander back door or tailgate problems. Toyota Highlander brake problems. Toyota highlander wheel problems. Toyota highlander radio problems including highlander radio freezing and rebooting.

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Find my video talking about Toyota engine oil information below:

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I also give you tips and tricks on Toyota Highlander used car inspection to make sure that you make the best purchase and ownership.

This video covers 2014 toyota highlander 2015 toyota highlander 2016 toyota highlander 2017 toyota highlander 2018 toyota highlander 2019 toyota highlander. Also 2014 toyota highlander hybrid 2015 toyota highlander hybrid 2016 toyota highlander hyrbid 2017 toyota highlander hybrid 2018 toyota highlander hybrid 2019 toyota highlander hybrid. Also I will talk about the toyota highlander v6 3.5L engine and toyota highlander 4 cylinder engine. Highlander vs rav4 prime

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[denttech]

I have 2 new Toyotas. 19 4runner and 21 Tacoma. This is a genuine mechanic. He tells it all. We need more people like him, across the board

[maxlozovinskiy]

A joy to see someone care so much about Yotas, as if he created them. Shopping for a highlander right now and got answers to questions I didn’t even have.

[povertywealth]

Thanks so much. We just came back from the dealer and pick up a 2016 Highlander. They had several 2017's, but thanks to your information, we avoided 2017 all together. Thank you Sir. God Bless.

[midiaz]

Great video. I have a used 2015 Highlander XLE, 75k miles with no issues that I have seen. I love everything about this car. Handling, performance, looks inside and out. Highly recommended.

[me_jt]

Oh so very helpful, as I am currently shopping around for a used SUV for my wife ('19-'20 RAV4 or '14-'16 Highlander). This information potentially saved me from making a not so good purchase ('17 Highlander). Now, I at least know what to look for and ask about.

God bless you, brother! And thanks!

[CHUBBYRAINTHEFIRST]

2019 highlander limited model. He is correct on the plastic coating on the rims. A small chip from road debris has spread mostly due to high power jets from car wash. Toyota issued a recall for fuel pump. Thanks for the info on oil leaks and other issues.

[xxxqqq]

Hey! I have to shout out to THANK YOU! When I bought the 2017 Highlander from my friend, it's leaking oil, very slowly, like one drop per 2 days and no coolant in reservior. She thinks the leakage is no big deal and she does not even know about the coolant issue. It is your video made me realized that it is very likely to be the timing cover and it might be very expensive to repair without warrenty. So I took the car to the dealership many times so they finally comfirmed it is the timing cover and they fixed it for me for free. They changed a lot of parts, mainly gaskets, including the water pump gasket, which is another potential problem as you said. So now I am very happy and thank you so much for your video! Without this video, I might doing nothing about it, then get a bill of thousands of dollars out of warrenty. Please keep making these videos! Thanks again!

[rtsuh]

Thank you! Especially love the closing comment wishing the buyers the best!

[goofyvideos]

Thanks for your calm delivery and for sharing your experience with the public. Much appreciated.

[comanchee]

Thank you so much AMD! I have constantly been researching and to be honest I won't ever stop researching lol I just purchased a 16 Highlander Limited. Your video helped solidify my final decision ! You have a great channel and I most certainly appreciate you sharing your experiences! God Bless you brother! Thank you🙏

[douglasp.]

Thanks, great vid!!
I just purchased a 2016 XLE Highlander with the extended warranty. ( 35505 miles ) So far vehicle is awesome

[nowayout]

142k on my 2018 Highlander 2.7L 4cyl uses about 1/2 quart of oil in between 5k mile oil changes. Been lucky so far. Love it so far no problems whatsoever. Of course I do ALL the maintenance and fluids myself when their due to be done and I done mean EVERY FLUID and ALL maintenance no exceptions.

[musto]

The best Toyota expert on youtube as far as I know --informative, with relevant substance and the most honest. I'm now close to decision time after my researches to change from my bicycle to Toyota Highlander hybrid (sometimes:) here in the UK. I'll look for an early one exc 2017 for my c10k budget, maybe 4 cylinder...and will take a torch with me to check for any nightmare oil leaks right:)) It'll be my first hybrid perhaps should get the battery checked somehow? THANK YOU 😊

[donaldswanson]

Purchased a 2019 new last fall. This vehicle is beyond our expectations in every way. Always had GM or Ford vehicles before. This is a perfect vehicle for Seniors. Easy to get in and out of, easy to drive, reliable, decent economy. Very happy.

[aktrapper]

Just found your channel tonight and really enjoyed the content. I am a retired mechanic and bought a Toyota Rav4 2018 last year used. I really like the simplicity of it and the room to work in the engine compartment. I'll be following your channel. The Lord bless you and keep you.

[martinmunoz]

Great video! Just got my 2016 highlander! Your video made me more comfortable with my purchase .

[lisambutler]

Amazing information ... very organized, articulate and relevant to anyone car shopping and considering this model these years. Thank you so much.

[michwil]

Great info! Thank you for taking the time to go into these details. Very much appreciated!

[neverclevernorwitty]

Thank you! I just called off a deal to purchase a 2016 highlander, then the inspection turned up the oil leak problem.

[rogerworkman]

Thank you for replying to me that fast. I’m a missionary who travels a lot and would like great mileage as I travel from church to church to give a report of how the Lord has blessed over the years. Again thank you for your video. Roger