How does a Toyota Hold Up After 400,000 Miles? a Full Inspection to Find Out

Do you ever wonder how does a Toyota with almost 400,000 miles look like? In today's video we inspect a single owner Toyota Highlander with almost 400,000 miles to see if it's completely falling apart or it's in driving condition.

Taking care of your car from the early days pays off in the later life of the car. This is what the owner of this Highlander is enjoying in his near 400,000 mile car.

They took care of it from day one and honestly even with all these miles it is in impressive condition needing only minor things very typical with a car of this age even if it had half the mileage.

Take care of your car and it will take care of you

TCCN Automotive Inc.
Toyota and Lexus Specialist Repair

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[justbehandy]

Just hit 200, 000 Miles in our 2005 Highlander, so the whole family went on a road trip to celebrate. It has taken our family through a lot and we still love it.

[tacocin]

The world needs more honest mechanics like you!

[JeffPerry-ms]

My 2004 Highlander has 452, 000 miles. No transmission work, only engine work was replacing fuel injectors. We were confident enough with it to send our daughter off to college in it this fall. Keep up the good work, Car Care Nut! Love your videos.

[richardhaen]

Very good, I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander bought it in 2007 had 23000 miles and now I have 432000 miles still runs and going good.

[theamerican]

Last year, I picked up an '02 Highlander with 176K that was infested with mice and considered a total loss. The mice only went after the sound insulation, and miraculously didn't cause any other damage. In 11 days, I took the whole thing apart, cleaned everything and put it all back together, and now I have an almost 'new' 2002 Toyota Highlander for $1400...and a lot of sweat.

[johnnyboyO]

Just hit 400K miles on our 2002 4Runner! And we’re still going places. As always thanks for the videos Car Care Nut Channel!

[RamBo-uuso]

We bought an 06 Highlander AWD limited with 16k it now has 334k. Original engine and tranny. It's a daily driver. I do all the work on it. Replaced a few wheel bearings, a diff seal. Replace the fluids on time and keep the brakes working properly. Check tire pressure weekly. We live in salt road heaven. The closest car wash is 30 miles away. So, I hooked up the hot water to the outside water hose, works great. Also, replaced alt.

[srtcat]

I have a 2004 Scion xB with just shy of 550, 000 miles, and it still runs smooth as can be. It’s been through a couple of alternators, batteries and starters. It’s now asking for the first head gasket but it still runs good around town. I replaced the original transmission at 430, 000 miles with a $300 replacement I found used with 90k miles. These Toyotas truly run forever, and that’s with me changing the oil every 10k miles. Fully synthetic mobile one oil of course.

[danieljohnson]

A great testament to the virtues of routine maintenance. I own a 2010 Toyota Prius with 171, 000 miles. With the exception of replacing the intake manifold and EGR valve, it has required only basic maintenance.

[marqgunderson]

It still amazes me that we on the west coast have so little that really ages cars out like the rest of the country. No salt on the roads to rust out the body. Not near as much heat to oxidize and ruin paint, and crack the dash pad to crumbling bits. Still driving a '92 Acura, '86 Toyota, and '01 Dodge. If I looked under a car and saw what I see under this Highlander, I'd probably be freaking out. But it just proves CCN's point, that if you take care of your car, it will take care of you. And don't let minor maintenance problems get out of hand.
Really enjoying the channel. Thank you.

[nebojsa]

I have 2002 Highlander and just hit 866, 000 miles. Never had one problem. Only oil changes. Original engine, transmission, differential, cooling system, everything.

[lpg]

Outstanding, I love to watch videos about the Highlander, since I have a 2008 with well over 200K miles on it. 👍

[em]

Nice. Im maintaining a friend 2001 Highlander (22 y/o) when they got the car their son is 4 years old and now their son is a practicing Engineer and still driving it. Rebuilt the transmission once and still running as it suppose to be at near 300K miles. Just worked on basic maintenance from fluids, brakes, suspensions and tune ups. Very dilligent on oil changes. Not burning oil so far.👍

[vincentlallo]

you are proof that a skilled honest mechanic can make a good living

[dyllman]

My brother bought a brand new camry back in 2011, SE I believe. Sold it at 356, 000 miles. It went through one transmission, alternator, valve cover gasket and power steering hose. Car ran and drove great. It still amazes me how good these toyota's are built.

[charlieortlip]

My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has 518, 000 miles with no work done on engine block or transmission. Change oil and filter every 4000 miles and don’t make jack rabbit starts and stops and almost any Toyota should last for at least 300, 000. The care nut guy really seems honest and knows his stuff. No click bait in titles, rare today! Keep up the good work.

[LuizStocklerHenrique]

On part II of the video we will take a look on the outside, inside and underneath a person who drove a Highlander for 400 thousand miles and is still looking forward for more. That, my friends, is truly impressive.

[johnnyboy]

I purchased a 2003 Highlander new and kept it 8 years and then gave it to my son. He still has it as a 2nd car with over 200K miles and no major problems ever. We changed the oil every 5K but never messed with the transmission fluid. It was built in Japan and the fit and finish were flawless. Best car I ever owned!

[donaldvonlintig]

I think I have that one beat. My 2003 Highlander V6 4WD, that I bought new, just turned 395, 000 hard miles. But it runs perfect, everything still works, and I drive it almost every day. I have done all the maintenance and minor repairs myself. It's the best vehicle I ever owned, and I've had every make of vehicles, over the years, and nothing compares to Toyota, for reliability and longevity. That's why I bought a 2016 Sequoia new, and plan on keeping it forever !
That's why I always say... " I wonder how many Chevys, Dodges and Fords it would take, to equal one Toyota"??? "The world may never know"

[GraV]

I just sold my 2003 Highlander in the same exact color with 122k original miles on the engine & body. Nothing major done. Still looks brand new. I purchased it about 5-6 years ago for 80k miles on it. I put a little over 40k on it the time I owned it. I just sold it for $1000 more than what I bought it for. I had over 100 people message me after I listed it for sale within 1 hour of listing it. Sold to the first person who came and looked at it and they didn’t haggle me. These are great cars that will last a long time. The only reason I sold it is because I needed a truck. Bought a 23 Tacoma TRD off road.