Sold my 2022 sports car for a 2003 Toyota Highlander V6 all wheel drive. Drove it, fully loaded with my clothes, 3 dogs, and dishes down the full length of the hot as hell Baja Peninsula and back again without one problem. I love this SUV. Toyota is for life!

400k miles later still smooth and still strong

Great review of this car! I own one just like the one you reviewed. Best car I've ever owned. You certainly know this model! Great job. Thanks man.

I’ve driven a 2007 FWD Highlander Hybrid for 7 months. Its in excellent condition with 84,000 miles. The pros and cons of a Highlander Hyb. became quickly apparent to me: Pros: incredibly smooth ride, awesome legroom in the rear seats, good sound system (jbl equipped), reasonably fast (~7 second 0-60), plenty of room in the cargo area, very neutral looking (not ugly but also not a headturner), comfortable interior overall, rides well in the snow for a FWD, and can even handle itself in offroad situations respectably Cons: unimpressive gas mileage. Dont believe in the BS EPA efficiency ratings. You will NOT get anywhere near 32 MPG city in this thing. Not even close! Even with a conservative driving style (light acceleration, coasting, braking early, maximizing use of the electric motor) expect MAX 23-25 MPG in WARM weather. In a mild Wisconsin winter, my MPG got down to 17 MPG city at the lowest. I took it into the dealer and nothing was wrong with it... Highway mileage is poor as well, you can expect around 20MPG even with cruise control... At that point, you really have to ask yourself if the gas savings will pay for the extra cost of the hybrid components and the crazy maintenance costs Nothing has gone wrong with my vehicle so far, but the looming necessity of a new battery in 60k or so miles is making me question my purchase, especially when the fuel savings are too unsubstantial to be worth it. To me, you should either buy a non-hybrid Highlander as theyre very reliable and well rounded vehicles, or buy an efficient gas vehicle or a Prius if you really want great Hybrid efficiency. the hybrid variant simply isn’t worth it in my experience. If youre looking to reallyyyyy save on gas, STAY AWAY!!!

Greg ... you beauty... these are the types of videos most people need to watch... thank you

My ‘06 Highlander Hybrid Limited just turned 250k and still running great. Best vehicle decision I ever made. Just keep up the scheduled maintenance, including recommended timing belt changes etc. all good!

I have a 2008 HH limited. Bought it with 147K. I've had it a year and I'm at 178K. No issues. Just maintenance. It saves me money not only in gas but brakes last a long time because of regenerative braking, no power steering pump and no starter to replace. Highly recommended!

Thank you for another great video. Keep up the good work!

Nice review. Thanks for your inside knowledge and pointers.

Own a 06 hybrid limited with 260k miles with no problems at all

There is a 2011 highlander hybrid limited near me with 90K miles. Is there anything in particular that I should check or listen to on the test drive before buying it? I never drove a hybrid before. When would I need to change the battery?

I love your videos and thanks so much Greg. I bought my mom this exact model yesterday. She loves it, best purchase ever

Update this for the ⛽ crisis of 2022. You and Car Care Nut are my favs for advice.

Great car. I have 07 Highlander Hybrid and I am super happy with it.

The third row seat is the perfect size for a golden retriever.

Just a FYI...If you're looking at these used...be sure and get a warranty that covers the ABS pump...or set aside $3k for the repair if it hasn't been done..The brakes HAVE to be bled with a computer and the appropriate software and someone who knows how to do it !...The pads and rotors are standard parts...The new part (ABS manifold assy) from Toyota, is an upgraded part that SHOULD last a long time...You can possibly find a used one and risk having to do the bleed procedure again if it fails also...Before it kicks the brake light on the pump kicks on and off at idle as it tries to pressurize the manifold..Not fun and not cheap and not every service shop can do it.

Married with two toddlers 18 months apart. Winter i common where i live...just found my next ride. Thanks!! Subbed!

Can you recommend a good place to buy parts for a 2006 Hybrid Highlander/ Compressor and Battery?

I just bought one of these and I love it so much! But my question is it says it has rear heat for the back back passengers? But What about AC? If I put on will cold air get blowed to the back vents

I looked at one Today it has 195,000 miles but runs great and feels solid. I was worried about getting a Hybrid but after reading & seeing reviews like your I'm going to buy it if I can get right Price!

Please do a review of the 2008+ !

I own one of these and it has 120,000 miles on it still drives smooth as butter

The lexus rx400h is built on the same platform and is pretty much the same vehicle. I'm just shy of 150,000 mi. The inverter recall has been performed by previous owner. No big issues other than wear and tear.

But...How long does the battery bank on the hybrid last? Is it really a smart buy in a used vehicle?

I bought a 2013 HH Limited for $60,000 5 years ago and I absolutely have no buyers remorse. With well over 125,000 miles that have been truly trouble-free , I don't see any trouble for this vehicle on its way to 300,000 miles. With a steep initial price tag I cross shopped all the European luxury crossovers from Porsche, BMW, Audi, and MB and do not regret my purchase one bit. I have a friend with a 2014 Audi Q7 who traded it in for a 4Runner recently due to poor reliability and exorbitant maintenance costs. The only regret he has is the poor dealer service at Toyota and I told him he should have bought a Lexus instead.

Hey Greg, your link on the description doesn’t work

Hi Greg, Thank you for the great video. I have a question. I just bought a 2005 Toyota highlander v6 3.3 Limited model. When I am driving at 60 mph the RPM is at around or between 900 and 1000. is that normal? Its running good but I am not sure when its shifting. Please share your thoughts.

My son has one. From his uncle. It is a good car. But is it better than the ice V6? According to Scotty Kilmer at over 150k miles the hybrid battery may go. $8k installed. Also the power supply, $6k installed. Also the fancy electronic diff, $2.5k. For a few dollars less he can get a V6 without these shorter lived specialized components. What do you think?

In the Prius hybrid you can run the air conditioner even though the engine is off if you set it that way. Wonder if this will do the same....???

Nice review, Thanks

Great review

Now that 5 years later, has your opinion changed? Are parts interchangeable with the other mass produced hybrids? Looking at sales Toyota was only selling 22k a year in North America. Is the transaxle unique to the highlander hybrid or is it the same as what is in the other cars? Are there any parts that are one off that are going to be expensive at time for replacement? Are the battery cells unique or does it use Prius battery modules that are plentiful? Thanks! Have a great day!

Hi. If you see this today, I'd like to know if this review still holds or what's your further recommendation?

I bought a used 2008 Highlander Hybrid (Limited) 8 years ago, and it has been an amazing vehicle... reliability has been astonishing. Summer or Winter roads, the Electric AWD is awesome. BUT... eventually, you're faced with what I'm facing now. At just over 260k miles and 12 years old, it needs a new hybrid battery pack. Up until about 2 years ago, it consistently got 26-28MPG daily mixed city/highway driving, and 30MPG if I was careful, and you could easily feel the regenerative braking working when coasting. Now it's down to around 22-24... and at most 25MPG if I baby it... and zero regenerative braking feel when coasting. I'm contemplating an upgrade to something much better... rebuilding it with LiFePO4 cells. Takes 1/3rd the number of cells (factory uses 8-cell NiMh modules = 9.6V, exact same as 3 series LiFePO4 cells), would give me at least double the capacity (using 15-20AH cells), and should far outlast the originals. The only thing better would be if they got the Lithium-Glass technology in production!! (that's going to be exciting!)

Hi Whats you MPG's like on and average with the family in ,i have a prius 2005 and looking to get this truck .. Thanks,

@YourCarAngel What's your thought on the 2008 Highlander Hybrid and the 2008 Lexus RX400h?

Is this vehicle great in the snow?

I do wonder how long the battery will last?

You think the 1st gen Highlanders are better than the 3rd gen 4Runners? I would be quite a comparison battle

How much and where to shop

Thanks 🙏

Im planing to buy 2007 bmw x6 active hybrid model with 165k on it. Is it a good idea? Im afraid the electric motor batt will die on me later.

Thank you...

I am debating about 2007 Highlander Hybrid 4 Cyl. It has 160,000 miles on it. Do you recommend me consider this? My biggest worry is that I have to replace the battery pack that will cost me over $6,000 in a very near future. Thank you!

Just bought a well maintained 2008. .200k.. we'll see. Seems well made. Tried the 3rd seat... it worked for short distance. Getting in and out was a challenge.

I'm buying a 2006 hybrid with 140k,how bout the Hybrid Battery Life???

Reliable transportation. A great experience for drivers.

Would you say the same about the Lexus RX from the same era?

I was wondering how many gallons of gas if I run the heater or AC all night for this Toyota highlander. I am considering to buy this Toyota highlander or Prius to use as my house in the Bay area. Prius owners say that it cost 1/2 a gallon to run their AC or heater at night. How many gallons of gas would it cost to run the highlander?

Just bought the 2006 Hybrid with 64k miles...Love it so far...What would be considered a good price?

I'm considering purchasing a used 2009 or above Ford Escape Hybrid or Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Which one is better/ more reliable?

I'm going to scroll down to see if I could FIND the answer but what I need to know is if you are in the car and you are not driving,will the engine turn off if you're enjoying the AC or HEAT and then turn on when the HYBRID battery gets low; just like prius does?

Should I be worried about the battery if it is a 2007 with 140 k miles? Being that it is 2019?

I considered the hybrid, but just wasn’t comfortable with it since I was buying it used and out of warranty. I’m sure I prob wouldn’t have had any issues but I wanted the peace of mind. I ended up getting a 2005 base, 1 owner with only 90k miles instead. Literally looks brand new inside and out. I don’t get the gas mileage benefit but I get the peace of mine. It’s also a awd v6

I was thinking of buying a 1 owner very well kept 2007 awd drive hybrid. 200k for around 6500. If it checks out mechanically what do you think?

I just bought an '07 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited as well. 106k miles, great deal. It's probably the best car I've ever owned. I have a heck of a commute for work, and the awesome gas mileage it gets has saved me a ton of money. Plus, I am outdoorsy, so the cargo space and the roof rack are a must.

How. Mach?

I have a 2007 hybrid limited and I have to disagree with the handling remark. The power of the two electric motors means I corner extremely well. It’s acceleration is also insane for its weight and class. I live in a very hilly area and it take turns like a dream.

you have such nice hands ha. other than that, great info thanks!

Hi Greg, I would like an update on this Highlander Hybrid. I bought one 2 years ago and it’s been reliable. That being said, Scotty Kilmer, states repeatedly that I am overdue for a catastrophic failure with the hybrid battery pack. I now have 140000 miles on mine. He also says the generators are

What you think about the Lexus RX400h?

I'm looking at a 2009 Hybrid Limited with 150,000 miles...... is this a good choice?

what year is this Highlander?

A great vehicle lots of kl still runs great

What year? you never mention year.

Why does scotty kilmer say not to buy used hybrids?

What year of highlander that has hybrid system?

I can't help but notice there's a second generation blue Toyota RAV4 at the back starting at 3:25.

Bought a 2008 has 218k on it drives like butter so far. Hopefully it lasts me at least till 300k I paid 9600.00. It a little higher on mileage but since it's a Toyota I took the chance!!!!

Can anyone here give me some feedback on how their used Highlander Hybrid has been performing? I'm considering getting a 2008 highlander hybrid myself with 70K miles on it, but I'm also looking at a similar highlander, but not hybrid. Pretty much same car, I'm just debating on Hybrid vs non-Hybrid.... In terms of reliability, doesn't the "Hybrid" system increase the complexity of the engine/overall mechanics and therefore the likelihood of something breaking down at some point, making it less reliable that its non-hybrid conterpart ? Here's an example of that. Researching about the common issues of this particular vehicle, the most common problem seems to be a brake/ABS malfunction where the actuator ends up needing replacement, which is a $3000-5000 repair. Apparently, there was a recall for that on the 2006-2007 vehicles but not the 2008. Let me know what you all think and please share your experience. Thanks!

what is the Highlander called in the UK?

im still happy with my 2010 Lexus Hybrid....same engine but less cargo space.

We have an 07 limited hybrid 4wdi. The 4wd is a joke. The second a tire starts to slip, the traction control takes power away, and you can’t turn the traction control off. Awful. We literally got stuck in 4 inches of snow because I couldn’t power through it. As a car it’s great, just don’t expect much from the worthless 4 wheel drive system on the hybrid models. Also, fuel economy on the hybrid models isn’t great. Maybe 20 on the Highway. 25 in city. You’re not going to be getting 30+ mpg I would recommend getting the V6 model 4wd. Not the hybrid.

Man I can’t decide if I want the hybrid or regular V6

also looking at Lexus hybrids

Would it be a good idea if I used this car for delivering mail?

what is the life of Hybrid battery and how to check this battery is good. How much it cost if needed new or refurbished

Many of the Highlanders have close to 200,000 miles and prices ranging from 7500 up to 11,000. Would you spend that much money on a 185k -210k Highlander?

Just bought this for 6500 with only 104k original miles. Wish me luck

I hear only good about these vehicles 👍✔

I dont understand why these are so much heavier than the prius. These are well over 4000 lbs

I own a 2007 Hybrid Limited. 170k miles on it. People leave notes on my car trying to buy it. I won't ever give it up. My plan is to drive it to 250k+.

How long does the Hybrid battery life?

They handle like a heavy suv

comment at 2:24 , but my 1995 Honda odessey has 3rd row seats

Either tell me about Highlander or Teach me the quicksilver technique Terry

These are nearing 15+ years. Hows hybird battery life on them?

Happy Monday sir, Douglas in NC, I'm looking at a 2007 Highlander Hybrid, I drive 90 miles a day round trip - I found one w/ 137,000 miles, 2 owner... So this is a 13, 14 year old car for... $6900... It seems to be in great condition, but the car lot said it's been sitting for 8 months... Deal or no deal_? Or any input - grateful in advance, and NO - I don't have $4000 sitting around to replace the batteries...

I have this same car. My hybrid battery is dead. Do you think in worrh spending $:3k on a new battery?

Would you rather go with a 2007 Highlander Hybrid with 78k miles or a 2008 with 155k?

33 city / 28 highway

0-60 in 6.8 seconds - why do you say it’s not sporty ??

The Highlander is an amazing vehicle, but I fail to see the advantage of the hybrid.

Ill buy older highlander

Dn. Oke and two Baba our formal house too many places too or our churches or church too.

What a waste of time. TELL US ABOUT THE BATTERIES!!!!!

Relatively inexpensive. ? ? ? Hybrid is the most expensive. Bew or used on.

They are happy now oo. Jesus Christ oo.

Thank you oo.Jesus Christ oo .

I'll trust scotty Kilmer who says don't buy this, stick to the mechanic people not the salesman