Overview & Reviews

There are no changes for the Highlander this year.

• Roomy cabin, carlike ride and handling, clean styling.

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

User Reviews:

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  Finally, your moneys worth! - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By chelled - August 16 - 2:00 am

  I finally got what I paid for!! Maybe a little more!! Roomy, comfortable, slightly more fuel efficiant than most SUVs (4cyl), classy, and affordable. Six months and havent found anything I dont like. Thanks Toyota!

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  awesom! - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By green thumb - August 11 - 2:00 am

  When I heard about the Highlander I knew I wanted it.I have been happy ever since.Handles shockingly well in snow and rain - abs & 4 wheel drive kick in and I dont have to worry about it.gas mileage is terrific,cargo area is easy to access as are the rear seats when you need to carry large items. enjoying the compliments on the color (bluestone metallic)and design. love this vehicle, way to go Toyota!

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  best I have ever owned - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By jack fleming - July 30 - 10:00 am

  Great to drive.I have a very bad back and I can say it is so easy on the back.I drove to Denver from south Florida last year and didnt have any pain or stiffness after driving.I have owned many cars in my 60 plus years,but none as great as this one.My previous cars were Blazers,but I will never go back

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  Satisfied Owner - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By Tanna - July 30 - 10:00 am

  I have not driven long enough to make any comments yet.

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  fair enough - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By newbuy - July 24 - 2:00 am

  the exterior looks great but the braking distance and sound insulation could be better.

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  Very good vehicle - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By Rick - July 15 - 11:03 pm

  The Highlander is not very exiting to drive but a very good all around vehicle. It has a smooth ride and is fairly quiet. We average 21-23 MPG. It has been rock solid without a single problem in 47K miles. I agree with the person who wrote in about the wind noise with the back windows down. It really hurts my ears. There is plenty of room for passengers, but at the sacrifice of a little more cargo room. I like that you can step right into it without stepping up or dropping down. Drove it from CT to FL and I wish the front seat was a little more comfortable. Once complaint is that it seems to require constant corrections to keep driving straight on the highway (alignment is fine).

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  Best car I have ever had - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By Michelle Earnest - July 11 - 8:30 pm

  I have put 60,000 miles on my Highlander in 2 years. It is reliable, fun to drive, comfortable and roomy. The DVD player is great for the kids and the JVC stereo system is awesome. The heated seats are a nice upgrade. Mileage is a solid 22mpg. Air conditioning is a big improvement over my previous Dodge minivan - cools down quickly and maintains temp well. I would buy another one without question!

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  a quality vehicle - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By mon - July 11 - 10:00 am

  We did our homework on SUVs over a period of months & time & time again,we kept returning to the Toyota highlander. With the quality built into this vehicle,we can see ourselves holding on to this vehicle for a good 6 or 7 years or possibly longer.In other words,you get what you pay for.

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  Impressive! - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By sbbinau - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Drive this thing long enough and you will swear you are in a sedan. Quiet, smooth, powerful, tight. No road noise...just the low hum of a wonderful V-6. Space is ample, driving comfortable. Classy feel on interior, even in non-limited package. Mileage so far has been so-so...but should improve as vehicle gets broken in. You will like this SUV...trust me.

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  Buyer beware - 2003 Toyota Highlander
  By bk - June 27 - 2:46 am

  We purchased this car new and kept it dealer maintained for 7 years. I found it to be quite a reliable vehicle until recently. At 118,000 miles it developed a coolant leak. It was ultimately found to be due to stripped out threads in the engine block (i.e. the car needed a new engine ~ $7500.00). After discovering that I was not the only one to experience this problem (check online Toyota forums), I notified Toyota. The Rep stated, "Your engine may be defective, but we cannot help you because you are out of warranty." Beware of the 4 cylinder engine in the 03 Highlander! A dealer maintained vehicle is worthless, and Toyota has lost a customer. And so it goes.