Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) - Facelift (2011 - 2013)

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Second generation (XU40) - Facelift of Toyota Highlander has been in production since 2011 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has decreased by 104 lbs.
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2013 Toyota Highlander Engines list
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Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Second generation (XU40) - Facelift | |
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | 2GR-FE, 3.5L V-6, 300 HP, 255 lb/ft |
1AR-FE, 2.7L V-6, 187 HP, 186 lb/ft | |
Length | 188.40 in |
Width | 75.20 in |
Height | 68.1 - 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.80 in |
Curb weight | 3946 - 4464 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Front hip room | 56.70 in |
Rear hip room | 56.50 in |
Front Headroom | 39.7 - 40.6 in |
Rear Headroom | 40.10 in |
Front shoulder room | 59.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | 59.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 19.20 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 17 - 20/22 - 25 |
Payload capacity | 1536 - 1755 lb |
Towing capacity | 1500 - 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.7 - 9.6 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 17.3 sec |
Toyota Highlander Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) - Facelift production period from 2011 to 2013 drivers have reported 447 complaints. The most common problems are STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 Highlander |
160
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2012 Highlander |
136
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2011 Highlander |
151
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
STEERING the 2013 highlander was serviced in florida monday 10/27 for 15000 miles service today my sister was driving since service... |
102
~ 57136 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at totally random times after a few miles of driving or 100 miles vehicle hesitates when accelerating. most annoying and... |
59
~ 36191 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle hesitates when accelerating. does not happen all the time when trying to get vehicle up to highway speed will... |
55
~ 20186 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i took delivery of a brand new toyota highlander limited with a defective windshield. there was a distortion in the... |
44
~ 40677 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER july 20 2013 i pushed the ignition button to turn off the engine. i exited the vehicle and immediately... |
44
~ 41421 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE tl the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the... |
38
~ 32741 miles |
ENGINE vehicle hesitates when accelerating. does not happen all the time when trying to get vehicle up to highway speed will... |
38
~ 31476 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES my wife was maneuvering the suv into small area parking lot onto a corner space on the first forward and... |
29
~ 44304 miles |
POWER TRAIN i bought a 2013 toyota highlander in october 2012 and never noticed any problem until early in 2014. when i... |
26
~ 28072 miles |
AIR BAGS pulling into parking space - brakes applied - car lurched forward (unintended acceleration) - brakes did not engage - car |
24
~ 46037 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM occasional throttle no response when trying to accelerate moderately from a stop or from a very low speed (i.e.-coasting around... |
12
~ 51663 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased the toyota highlander in december of 2012. immediately we knew something was wrong with the headlights. they are... |
9
~ 12964 miles |
VISIBILITY front windshield sealer bead not adhered to the glass. toyota tacoma. *tr... |
9
~ 50147 miles |
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph she depressed the brakes... |
8
~ 24889 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was being reversed the hatchback open warning light illuminated.... |
7
~ 43286 miles |
SEAT BELTS i was cutoff by another driver in heavy traffic and hit my brakes to avoid hitting the driver in front... |
6
~ 65941 miles |
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact t-boned another vehicle on the... |
5
~ 50795 miles |
STRUCTURE water is leaking into the vehicle soaking carpet and electronics. can be a damaged windshield. worried about safety on roads. |
5
~ 14750 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING burnt smell coming from the ac vents which happens most of the time the after the noted first time of... |
5
~ 8400 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the front passenger automatic door actuator failed to... |
4
~ 49332 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on september 12 2014 my wife was pulling into a parking space at her doctor's office. the space include a... |
4
~ 8336 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the complaint has to do with computer systems on this vehicle. some of the complaint is convenience but worrisome because... |
4
~ 33177 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES right front door does not lock or unlock using the keyless remote have to manually lock and unlock the door.... |
4
~ 54065 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when driving the vehicle at 35mph when you step on the gas pedal there's a delay on acceleration especially when |
4
~ 96121 miles |
TIRES my husband and i were driving along el camino real in south san francisco california when we heard a very... |
4
~ 7768 miles |
SUSPENSION vehicle was proceeding through an intersection under a green light. a vehicle traveling the cross road proceeded through their red... |
3
~ 12338 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled.... |
3
~ 14000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY starting this summer our 2013 toyota highlander was having a terrible odor coming from the ac. went to dealer and... |
2
~ 35000 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY 2012 toyota highlander. consumer stated the sunroof shattered while driving.... |
2
~ 26500 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES dear sir i purchased a new 2013 toyota highlander. the spare tire is mounted under the vehicle & held in... |
2
~ 5000 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while driving on the highway my son opened the rear passenger window when he opened the window the noise and... |
2
~ 400 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i was driving 2011 toyota highlander stopped the car at red light (intersection of catharpin rd and us 55). during... |
2
~ 990 miles |
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bag warning light came on while driving on a city toad. the display also notified me and read... |
1
~ 7400 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear windshield blew out on the interstate. the car was warmed prior to driving and font and rear windshield were |
1
~ 54000 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2012 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to intermediate steering shaft failure and horn cable failure. *ld the consumer stated |
1
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EQUIPMENT my driver side visor lost all tension. i had to either hold it up or tie it out of the... |
1
~ 70772 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES my problem is with the low tire warning system. my issue is that you cannot manually reset this warning light... |
1
~ 35000 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was parked the contact discovered that the carpet was... |
1
~ 23000 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the hatchback separated from the vehicle. the vehicle... |
1
~ 22700 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2012 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield issues. *smd the consumer stated he noticed the start of... |
1
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LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES at approximately 30 000 miles the driver's side rear door lock actuator had to be replaced which was covered under... |
1
~ 31000 miles |
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving to michigan from illinois while using vehicle build in jbl navigation unit on a newly purchased 2013 toyota... |
1
~ 300 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 2012 highlander speedometer consistently shows 3 miles over the actual speed as compare to various highway speed monitors and... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i own a 2011 toyota highlander that i bought new. at approximately 7-9 months of owning the vehicle the pivot... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES 2011 toyota highlander with less than 13k miles has tires with very little tread left on them. was told by... |
1
~ 11000 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at approximately 40 mph i was unable to keep the car in the lane on a slight curve... |
1
~ 13500 miles |
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated constantly and... |
1
~ 3467 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2011 toyota highlander equipped with bridge stone duler h/l 400 225/r75/19. the contact stated that while... |
1
~ 3400 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ford f150 supercrew 4x4 - fuel tank strap broke. tank just hanging. luckily noticed it and have ordered new straps. |
1
~ 4000 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2011 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was parked the contact stated that it started moving on... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2011 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was parked the contact stated that it started moving on... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Toyota Highlander and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Toyota Highlander to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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OTUAYAUTO 50PCS Fender Flare Clips - Mol...
- 【Applicable Models】These fender flare clips are compatiable Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, RAV4 2005-on, Highlander 2009-2010, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, 4Runner 2002-on
- 【Blue /Orange Size】Blue fit hole diameter 8mm / 0.3inches, stem length 10mm / 0.4inches,...
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A-Premium Set of 4PCS Mud Flaps Splash G...
- [Vehicle Fitment]: Compatible with Toyota Highlander (Sport Utility) 2011 2012 2013 --- It fits the model without Fender Flares and Cladding (Running Boards)
- [Reference Number]: PT908-48111, PT90848111
- [Specifications]: ① Package Type: Box Packaging; ② Materials:...
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Bushwacker OE Style Factory Front Fender...
- FITMENT: 2011-2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER EXCLUDES HYBRID MODELS
- PRODUCT NOTES: front flare tire coverage 0.5", front flare height 3.5", minor drilling required, minor cutting required, Includes 2 front fender flares only, instructions and mounting hardware
- PRACTICAL...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stri...
- [Package Included] You will get 20 pieces of reflective stickers for car wheels, which are 0.28x3.5 inches in size and suitable for round rims.
- [High Quality Material] The reflective strips for universal wheels of automobiles...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
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Decals
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iJDMTOY 10-Inch Classic Retro Style Tri-...
- Compatible with all Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner FJ Cruiser RAV4 Hilux Highlander Sequoia Land Cruiser, Also compatible with Lexus GX LX, etc
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
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