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Problems with 2003 Toyota Highlander FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On average, the 2003 Toyota Highlander starts to “feel” problems with the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and its various aspects after 97 833 miles.

Recently reported FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems on 2003 Toyota Highlander

Needed to have a total engine rebuild due to faulty head bolts that stripped and allowed coolant to enter the engine and burn. lucky-i guess-that i acted quickly so as to avert catalytic converter issues or sensors getting damaged by burning coolant. i also avoided the total loss of antifreeze and the resulting damage &/or inconvenience that thousands of others had. still, a huge inconvenience and huge $5425.82 cost due to manufacturer's defect: weak metal that couldn't withstand the torque/pull on them... perhaps the threading played a part. i only know that 1000s upon 1000s of people suffered the same issue from toyota on this engine in several years/models. there should be a recall. there should be compensation. *tr

Strong odor of gas fumes when car is parked

Car accelerated and chased into house in nov 20011. car accelerated in parking lot dec. 2012. no damage this time but in 2011 there was 14,000 $ damage to house and car. car was checked out at toyota twice ,no problem found. wife will never drive the car again. she is infear of hurting someone. *tr

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