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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  3 Row Seat - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Johnson - December 5 - 5:56 am

  Shifting from low speed to high speed. Trans needs to be changed. Slow from down to up shifting if you need the power fast forget it. Third row seating ok for kids not adults. To small on the seating. Dealer installed tires need to be better. Good ride, but you will replace them fast

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  Thank God for the Net - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By DoorKicker - November 30 - 10:00 am

  do your research and buy at or below dealer invoice, could not be happier with this SUV

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  Cincinnati - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By kw - November 21 - 10:53 pm

  Confortable for short and tall.

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  Great car - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Emma - November 4 - 2:00 am

  After driving a Buick for 11yrs, my Highlander has been a real joy. It handle great and gets wonderful gas milage

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  Luxury and utility - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By hmurphy - October 19 - 10:00 am

  My husband and I love this car! Its smooth and comfortable and looks great inside and out. I like the open layout and nice materials used throughout the interior. It drives like a dream and is very easy to maneuver despite its size. Its great for carrying a lot of stuff, and is very luxurious and comfortable for hauling passengers too. I cant say enough good things about the car. Its practical and indulgent at the same time.

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  The best SUV I have driven - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By bababa - October 19 - 10:00 am

  The Highlander is much heavier than the RAV4 I owned.

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  Happy with a few issues - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Bob E - October 2 - 12:50 pm

  85k miles and going very strong. Love how easy it is to park and handle. Gets 23 mpg on highway - not bad. No serious issues. This is my 5th straight Toyota (Camry, Avalon, Highlander) Issues include: original tires lasted 28k miles; transmission slow to shift/hesitates a second or so at times which is annoying; some hunting in 3rd gear at lower (30-40 mph) speeds so I take it out of OD when in town; Loud thumping when only one rear window is down and driving at highway speeds - due to air turbulence - so open two windows at a time - one on each side.

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  Better than a Sienna - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By altztiffany - September 22 - 2:00 am

  We briefly had a Sienna, which had factory defects. We traded over to the Highlander and are very happy with it! For a small family and a dog, it is just perfect. We dont need the huge interior of the Sienna, and like the sporty interior of the Highlander with the new fabric seats. It is a sturdy car that feels solid, but still has plenty of pickup. A perfect vehicle for both city and country driving.

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  2004 highlander limited - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By E Anstaett - September 22 - 2:00 am

  WE have only had it one month, but so far we have been very pleased. The kids love it and love riding in the third row seat. The only problem I have had was figuring out how to get the gas cap off (which I have now mastered).

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  04 Toyota Highlander - Great Vehicle - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Mrs. R. Lewis - September 17 - 3:50 am

  The vehicles overall performance is great. Handles well in snow/ice. The only thing I cant get seem to get over is the fact that I have to hear this short clicking sound everytime I first start the vehicle, put in drive and accelerate. I took my vehicle in twice when I first noticed this clicking and was told its normal... thats the ABS actuator turning on. Other than that, I feel I made a good investment in this vehicle... spent a little more than I anticipated but its worth it. I could have paid less and got more incentives for another vehicle but I would have gotten less durability and less quality.