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BRUCE P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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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JOHN R M.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/09/2016

2012 Toyota Highlander

Mixed. See below. There is still a recurting problem with battery/charging system producing battery acid/corrosion on top of battery, on battery clamps, and nearby metal.
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BRUCE P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/28/2017

Ok

Have owned the vehicle for 5 years & 108,000 miles. Very reliable, but not happy with the gas mileage. Just barely 16 MPG. Ride is good...road noise is OK. Defroster needs alittle more heat & coverage. Would consider it upon my next purchase.
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JANALEE G.
2012 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/20/2017
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Great Car

love my car, but if I could change two things it would be better quality leather seats... and the heated seat option isn't as good on this model as it was on another car I had where the heat was in the lumbar and was hotter than in this one
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MEGHAN K.
2012 Toyota Highlander
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/11/2018
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Great car

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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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
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
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
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
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
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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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
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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GEORGE T.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/06/2015

2012 Highlander is a Champ

For the heck of it while I had my Highlander in for service, I test drove a 2014 Lexus SUV. No comparison in terms of comfort, handling and the ride. The Lexus was bulky compared to my Highlander. The Highlander handles and drives like a car. It's one of the best, if not the best, vehicle I've owned. The 2015's are great and I'd like to buy one but don't want another long-term car payment. The 2012 is outsanding.
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Joe B.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/24/2015

2012 Toyota Highlander

Love it. If I was buying a new car it would be another Highlander!
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SANDRA P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/15/2015

LUV MY HIGHLANDER

This is the 2nd Highlander I have owned. I have test driven other SUVs but always come back to the Highlander for purchase. It maneuvers like a car, all wheel drive ( no having to put it into 4 wheel). Comfortable ride. Good looking vehicle while being very versatile for towing, hauling, maxing out your shopping spree, etc Lots of room for all those extras! Luv, luv, luv my vehicle. And several of my friends have bought one too!
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LAURIE M.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/17/2015

I love my highlander

nice ride
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CINDY H.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/14/2015

Toyota Highlander

Love it.
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JANET D.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/01/2016

I love my 2012 Toyota Highlander

My Toyota Highlander 2012 gets good gas mileage for a big vehicle.
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SANDRA B P.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/05/2016

LOVE MY HIGHLANDER

This is my 2nd Highlander. I did demo a Venza in the buying process, but went right back to my trusty Highlander. I ski often; so the all wheel drive and "snow" control give me added security. The roominess is great for all our gear. Once I even had 3 ski bags, 3 suit cases and 4 people in my car for a trip to the airport! Everyone was comfortably seated. The car is designed with great visibility both thru the front windshield as well as the back window.. All the creature comforts are a wonderful blessing. I've steered many friends to Toyota of Puyallup where they too have purchased a Highlander. I use to drive a Forerunner but find the riding comfort , gear ratio and turn radius of the Highlander much more to my liking.
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ADU-GYAMFI W.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/07/2016

Vehicle inspection

I am completely satisfied.
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LANA D.
2012 Toyota Highlander
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/13/2016

Great car!

I love my Highlander! It is comfy and drives like a dream! Turns great and has lots of room in it also! Good looking car too! What else can I say???? Great car!
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