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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  my wonderful Highlander SUV - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By boyd - July 23 - 10:00 am

  the toyota Highlander has met our every expectation

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  Good buy - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Gordon O"Neil - July 17 - 10:00 am

  This car is an excellent buy. I bought it fully loaded forv $31,000. It has a great stero and the best ride.

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  Our Highlander - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By elm - June 22 - 10:00 am

  We put 3,900 miles on this vehicle the first month owned on a long vacation trip. It is easy to load and pack the vehicle. Really enjoy riding in and driving this car.

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  Good car, But... - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By jw - June 16 - 11:26 pm

  The engine is sluggish on take off and the transmission (5 sp auto) seems to slip when it shifts the engine whines on take off, the dealer says this is normal. Some times shifting takes up to 3 sec. to finish the shift. Get the rear air vents it gets a little warm in the summertime. Not as quiet as I thought it should be. The door panels has cloth on them, if you use the window for an arm rest it does get dirty very quickly.

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  great sub - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By canadaboy - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Great suv - looks good - drives great

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  the best SUV yet - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Scott Hicks - June 11 - 10:00 am

  The highlander was a smooth ride, excellent handling, luxurious comfort, and just an overall reliable vehicle.

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  Solid As A Rock - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By Steve - April 18 - 6:10 am

  We have had our Highlander since it was new and run up 70k on it. So far so good. No major problems. I have only changed the oil and tires. We do have an AC problem with it getting warm as you turn corners or hit a bump. Its a common problem and you need to pull out the control panel and soder the wires back on. I will get around to it some time. The gas mileage is fine for a midsize SUV, what do people expect when the buy the car? Highway driving will get you maybe 22 if you drive 65 otherwise its 19-20 mpg. Combined we average about 17. The Highlander suffers from some wind and road noise and the back seat could use a little more leg room. I have found it to be a very capable car.

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  Satisfied Owner - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By peter hoovey - March 23 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has a very solid ride. I have owned three GM Blazers in the past and have never experienced the quality built into a vehicle such as the Highlander. I did own a 1995 Geo Prism for nine years and 77000 miles and never put a dime into it, that is what brought me to buying Toyota.

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  Competent, reliable - not much flash - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By ScottR - March 6 - 10:00 am

  If you a looking for SUV-likeness and decent space with a 3rd row (for kids on short trips) the H/L does the job extremely well, in comfort and with reliability. 3rd row is more useable when second row is slid forward slightly. Exterior is reasonably handsome - a bit plain. Interior is comfortable and nicely appointed. We compared this against the Pilot and purchased because (1) better build quality, (2) better MPG, (3) better drive feel & handling, (4) serious discounts ($5,665 off MSRP).

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  Still hard to beat after 7 years and nearly 100,000 miles - 2004 Toyota Highlander
  By bbimmer7 - February 19 - 4:47 am

  I received my 04 Highlander in 2010 from my mother when she purchased her new BMW X3. It was a great family car when it was hers and now it is a great first car for a teenage driver. Although it was a rather expensive car when bought new back in 12/2003, reliability has been excellent over the past 7 years, and very little money has had to have been put into it. Interior comfort and fit & finish quality are excellent. Exterior styling is a bit too boring for my tastes. Overall, Im really happy with my Highlander. Its a solid vehicle with so many great features, and its a great first car!