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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  A great vehicle - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By John A Albree - November 25 - 10:00 am

  Traded 2004 Avalon for this SUV. Smart move for me.

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  Good, but need better mileage &visabilit - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By twr923 - October 19 - 2:00 am

  Love Love Love the Highlander, but I have noticed when changing lanes, visability on the side is impaired, hate hate the mileage, seem to be putting more and more gas in it than my 1999 camry, can anything be done, otherwise, great vehicle, good family car

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  Buy the limited - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By John - October 2 - 4:00 am

  This is a great vehicle. The Limited has comfy, heated leather seats, and they heat up fast. Heated mirrors. The sun roof is nice, and wind noise through it is actually worse at slower speeds. Go figure. It seems a little worse than some vehicles at that head crushing in-and-out pressure effect when just the rear windows are open. Its worse with just one rear window open. The all-wheel- drive and electronically controlled traction are a huge plus in winter. Power seat adjustments are very nice, but its a little hard to get to the controls with the doors closed. Lumbar support actually does the job. On-wheel radio controls are intuitive while controlling different functions for radio and CD.

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  Overall Great With a Few Questions Marks - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Trying to Decide - August 19 - 11:43 am

  I purchased in 2007 with under 30,000 mi. Now at 95,000 mi curious if itll start needing repairs. Until now, virtually maintenance free. Snatches a little at take off or low speeds; hope no transmission issue. Love the height and lumbar support for my aching back. Its really easy to park and handling is good. Miss the handling of my sporty Acura coupe, but love the fact I can make the long trips without constant stops to stretch my back. Sometimes wish I had AWD, but we get snow once or twice a year, so I just park up the hill on level ground. Spoiled with the cargo space-I dont want a car! Great vehicle overall, but a little overpriced purchased new. Happy I made this purchase.

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  Toyota has done it again! - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Lucky 765 - July 31 - 2:00 am

  Highlander has an excellent ride and is also comfortable. Interior is well laid out and easy to use. It is full of safety features and fuel economy is good for this type of vehicle. Easy to get in and out of and as usual quality shows everywhere.

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  Beautiful SUV, with the drive of a car. - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Mary Allen - July 26 - 2:00 am

  The highlander is a beautiful SUV. It is stylish with all the features anyone could want. It rides like a car. Gas mileage is great. I cant wait until the hybrid is available then it would have really out did it self. Toyotas are great vehicles. And I love to drive the highlander.

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  The best Car I ever owned - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Jeannie Sweeney - June 27 - 6:20 am

  Formerly on LI I moved to upstate NY just west of Syracuse, snow country. last winter we had 182 in. The Highlander was a dream. I do lots of highway driving. I drove last week from LI to Boston then onto Syracuse almost 11 hrs in the car, No problem

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  After testing many others... - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By christineb - June 19 - 2:00 am

  Highlander! I own my own business and could have gotten a big writeoff with a heavier SUV, but my conscious wouldnt allow me to buy a gas guzzler on the taxpayers bill. I took home and drove many SUVs, some over a weekend. The Pilot was so generic and bland inside, and the driving experience was blah, the Envoy was classy but a gas guzzler. No other SUVs in the low 30s are as well rounded as the Highlander. Its such a well made truck. I used to have a $50k GMC Envoy and this is as plush as that, but better in many other areas. This is my first Japanese car, and I think Ill stick with Toyotas from now on...

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  THIS IS MY SECOND ONE - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Ladyinblack0404 - June 12 - 2:00 am

  I have found this vehicle to be very reliable and a pleasure to drive. This is my second one, and have had no mechanical or other problems.

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  love my truck - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By jeanbean - June 5 - 7:10 am

  I was looking for trucks, I originally was going to buy a Lexus, I drove both and I decided to look at a Toyota, I bought the Sequoia, had it for a year and I loved it, it but it was too big like a bus. I tried the Highlander and that was it. I love the drive its so comfortable, drives like a Lexus, half the price, it is wonderful in the snow, rain and sleet, kids love the dvd player and I love the handling. It handles like a car; Im short so it is wonderful. Ill never drive anything but a Toyota Highlander, I highly recommend it.