The car drives well overall, but the seats aren't the most comfortable. I constantly readjust my seat because my back hurts a lot, despite the lumbar support. Feels light on the road, so driving in the rain is a little uneasy.
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STEVE T.
2012 Toyota Highlander
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07/12/2020
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A very nice car
I like almost everything about the Highlander. The one down side is that the control knobs, dials and buttons are not user friendly. And it takes an inordinate amount of time to sync a phone to the audio system.
I would like it if all the doors unlocked when you opened the driver's door. Only the driver's door unlocks. When unlocking the passenger door, all doors unlock.
Visibility out is great in all directions.
The back seats (third row) is not easily accessible and don't fit adults very well. Putting children's car seats back there is a real challenge.
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STEVE T.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Verified Owner
02/13/2021
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Great car, Inside trim could be upgraded
I have been almost completely happy with this vehicle. A couple things keep me from a 5 star review. The knobs and dials are not intuitive. It is difficult to figure out how to change the time on the clock. Searching for a new radio station requires too much attention while driving. Getting my phone to connect is a battle EVERY time I drive. The drivers side visor broke and the seat release on the middle passenger side also. Should not be a problem.
But over all, it's very comfortable to drive and very reliable.
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AMANDA F.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Verified Owner
05/21/2021
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Roomy low maintenance nice ride
Highly rated and with reason. Maximum Room with 3 row seating great with kids and with seat down maximum cargo area. Handles the road nicely with a quiet ride. A decent standard sound system. And options available.
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Stephanie N.
2012 Toyota Highlander
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01/19/2022
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Great overall choice
Although I've recently had unusual issues, they occurred in the last year. Always drives well. Great features and sound system. Comfortable ride for long distance driving. Great family car and good on gas.
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BRUCE P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
07/21/2016
Good solid car
Basically, no trouble at all. Only disappointment was the low gas mileage. (18-20mpg)
A/C could be somewhat cooler & front window defroster does not work very good.
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BRUCE P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
03/31/2017
Good Enough
Nice vehicle...looks good...basically trouble free to operate. MPG wasn't as good as expected or promised.
Windshield defroster needs an improvement. A/C takes awhile to cool the entire car.
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Keith G.
2012 Toyota Highlander
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02/22/2019
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Great car for the money but dealer service terrible
The car is a great value for the buck, but I will never ever trust a Toyota mechanic or shop ever again. Next Toyota purchased gets flat bedded to my house where I will drain all fluids out of the vehicle and put my own in. I will then go over the whole car. My current Toyota has a bad valve noise due to a dealer not changing the oil for its first oil change.
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