Faults:

I have had issues with the paint chipping on all sides of my Highlander, including the rear, and that is when I went into the dealer to bring the issue to their attention. They took photos, and said that they have never heard of such a thing.

They then opened a file with the warranty department, and they said that they haven't had any other reports of paint issues with the 2010 Highlanders, and that there was no way of ruling out reckless driving on gravel roads. The dealership has told me that the paint issue will not affect me when I trade it in; it will be interesting to see what happens in 2 more years.

General Comments:

Very disappointed that a dealership with people I know and trust, tell me that there hasn't been other issues like this, and there are lots of other Toyota owners with painting chipping problems.

Otherwise, I think the vehicle is great.

Faults:

The paint started chipping on the front of the hood at 400 miles on my 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited (silver color). They look like rock chips. I know anyone can get rock chips, however all the cars I have, a Nissan Altima with 65000 miles and a Chrysler with 90000 miles, have no rock chips or any type of paint damage on their hood.

I was very surprised to find paint chipping on my new car at only 400 miles, and I got more chips around 1000 miles. There is no warranty on rock chips. The dealer said that Toyota started to use water based paints on their cars because of environmental concerns, and that might reduce the resilience of the paint. Suggested to purchase and install 3M clear Bra on the hood. I am very unhappy that I have paid 40000 dollars for a car which already start looking like an older vehicle because of chipping paint, only driving it for 8 weeks (1000 miles). Not even mention the potential rusting problems. This is my first and last Toyota.

General Comments:

My 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited is a good car, easy to drive, roomy and comfortable; even the third row seat is comfortable.

The car handles great.

The fuel economy is not too good 17/23 miles/gallon, but it is a big vehicle.

The only problem is the chipping paint; it is heartbreaking to see my new car with chipping paint on the hood, and not even knowing what to expect. I am terrified that my car will look like an old beat up vehicle in a few months because of the type of paint Toyota is using.