Overview & Reviews

For 2004, a larger 3.3-liter V6 replaces the 3.0-liter engine, resulting in 10 extra horsepower for a total of 230. Additionally, a fold-flat third-row seat (for two passengers) is now optional on base models and standard on the Limited. To keep the extra passengers content in back, a rear DVD entertainment system is available on Limited models. On the safety front, all Highlanders now come with an electronic stability control system and a tire-pressure warning system, while side curtain airbags for the first and second rows are optional across the board. Rounding out the changes are freshened exterior styling, new seat fabric, new instrument and door panel trim and a 5-hp boost for the base four-cylinder engine (now rated at 160).

• Seats up to seven, carlike ride and handling, smooth and powerful V6 engine, fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine, lots of safety features.

• Gets expensive quickly, limited towing and off-road ability, bland personality.

User Reviews:

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  2004 Toyota Highlander - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Desarae - October 25 - 12:36 pm

  This has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned! I keep up with the recommended maintenance and have NEVER had a problem. The oxygen sensor had to be replaced but that was covered under the warranty. At 73,000 miles, I am still running the original tires (with every other oil change rotation). Sometimes after a check-up, the tire pressure sensor light comes on (on the dashboard) and has to be reset. This usually only happens when the tires are rotated. My Highlander is a Katrina survivor. It survived 4 feet of water (NONE in the engine or interior) and a 30 foot pine tree ($8,000 in damage). We have been considering adding a Hybrid to the family.

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  Highlander - Best Buy - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By HighlanderOwner - October 7 - 2:00 am

  It took a while to pick a good mid-size AWD. Final choices were Subaru Forester XT Turbo, Legacy Outback V6 or Highlander V6. Forester has a comparable power, similar price and has about the same, above-average fuel consuption. Then, why not go with the "Best Buy" Highlander instead of "Recommended" Forester? Highlander has been very helpful in the first 6 - 8 inch snowfall. There were no problems getting around or getting the car parked on snowy parking lots. Every hard turn on a slippery road was handled by VSC and traction control without any problems. Very reliable, confident driving. Has a lot of useful hi-tech features plus full-time AWD!

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  Great Car - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Corhap - October 1 - 2:00 am

  This is the first SUV Ive owned. Great car. Quiet and smooth riding. Handled great this past winter in the snow and ice. Hoping for better gas mileage

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  highlander - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Sj - September 20 - 10:00 am

  Awesome ride feels more like a car because its on a camry frame. Smooth ride and drive. Only fault I can find with any Toyota vehicle is that they need to update their interiors....Only choice is the light gray and tan which shows dirt too easy.

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  Awesome Vehicle!!! - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By nshaw - July 3 - 10:00 am

  Its been a two weeks that Ive this Toyota. Cant say how much happy Im with it. Had to decide between Van and SUV. Im glad I chose Highlander.Gives same city milege my v6 Honda Accord gives.

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  highlander review - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By bill bortz - July 3 - 10:00 am

  great vehicle all arouind!!!

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  Great SUV - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By sam1960 - May 26 - 2:00 am

  This SUV has won my heart over any vehicle I have ever owned. The smooth, quiet ride and handling are very impressive. Its comfortable, roomy, easy to drive. Does not have that "truck" feel most SUVs have. Provides a large amount of cargo space and the seats fold down with ease. The AWD works unbelievably well in slippery/snowy conditions. Solid vehicle. The standard VSC (vehicle stability control) and traction control combined with the ABS and EBD (electronic brake force distribution) are wonderful features!

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  The Best - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By rogan - May 21 - 10:00 am

  This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Great ride , good mileage and as dependable as can be.

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  test drove and it was awesome - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By bill newlun - May 15 - 10:00 am

  i could not get over the ride of this vehicle it was very smooth to ride in, quit, comfortable, roomy ,drove very well,seem impressive on hills and road driving,i would say if i could afford this highlander i would buy it , but the price is a little steap, and the payments would keep youbusy and there would be no play time or vacation fun just work until its paid off ,

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  Amazing gas mileage for suv - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By 04Hldrluvit - March 13 - 5:00 am

  When I first picked this up, I knew I would be paying a lot for gas, but little did I know how great this thing was on the highway, where 95%of my driving is. With the scan gauge tool, I was getting 28 mpg at 63 mph cruise. Interior is very car like and comfortable, buttons are all huge and simple. The awd is not even noticeable. Standard stability and traction control and abs is just why Toyota is dominating domestics.