2005 Toyota Highlander V6 from North America
Summary:
This car is a complete disappointment
Faults:
Transmission slips and can't decide what to do.
General Comments:
Very disappointing. Dealer on 2 occasions tells us that the car is fine. No transmission issues. They even kept it overnight and drove it 90+ miles. There is no way they could have thought the way it drives is normal. If that is normal then I don't want this particular Toyota.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 5th April, 2006
9th Sep 2006, 20:35
My wife and I test drove the Highlander before buying our new SUV and it was the SCARIEST test drive I've ever had. The Highlander lurched wildly to the left when the brakes were applied, rode very poorly and was so underpowered we were terrified trying to merge onto the freeway. Of the 6 SUV's we drove, this had to be the absolute WORST!! Even the little Ford Escape was faster and felt much more solid. We couldn't get this thing back to the dealer's lot fast enough!! I won't even bother test driving another Toyota. I value my life too much.
5th Apr 2006, 18:45
There are some transmissions out there that can't really decide what to do under normal driving. You didn't notice it during the test drive?