2004 Toyota Highlander
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Optional Packages
The 2004 Toyota Highlander 2WD is available in five models in four cylinder and V6 configurations. The four-cylinder engine produces 160 horsepower and the V6 engine produces 230 horsepower and 242 lb.-ft. of torque. For added safety, all models offer four-wheel ABS disc brakes, traction control, and stability control as standard equipment. Power windows and locks, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel are standard interior amenities. The Limited model features automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver+s seat, and a JBL Premium eight-speaker sound system. Many other options and accessories can be ordered as post production options including a rear seat DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones.
| FUEL ECONOMY | CITY / HIGHWAY |
| 2.4L 4 Cylinder 160 hp Gas Engine | |
| 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD Transmission | 19 / 25 |
| Depreciation | $10,835 |
| Financing | $3,118 |
| Insurance | $6,543 |
| State Fees | $303 |
| Fuel | $7,945 |
| Maintenance (Detailed Breakdown) | $2,846 |
| Repair | $1,228 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | None |
| Hybrid Tax Credit | None |
| Total 5-Year Ownership Costs | $32,821 |
| INTELLICHOICE VALUE RATING | |
| Vehicle Class | Mid-Size SUV |
| Total 5-Year Ownership Costs | $32,821 |
| 5-Year Cost of Ownership for Similar Vehicles | $34,074 |
| Difference in Cost of Ownership | -$1,253 |
| Overall Value Rating: This Vehicle | Above Average |
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| specifications and dimensions | |||
| Manufacturer Code | 6910 | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.9" | ||
| Overall Length | 184.6" | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,485 lbs | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 5,360 lbs | ||
| Seating Capacity (Std/Max) | 5/5 | ||
| Payload Capacity (Std/Max) | 1840/1,840 lbs | ||
| Towing Capacity (Std/Max) | 2500/2,500 lbs | ||
| Final Assembly Location | N/R | ||
| powertrain | |||
| mfr code |
description | invoice | retail |
| Engines | |||
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2.4L 4 Cylinder 160 hp Gas Engine | STD | |
| Transmissions | |||
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4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD Transmission | STD | |
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| ABS Brakes | STD |
| Driver Air Bag | STD |
| Passenger Air Bag | STD |
| Side Air Bag(s) | OPT |
| CHILD SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Passenger Air Bag Cutoff Capability | N/A |
| Child Safety Locks | STD |
| Integrated Safety Seats | N/A |
| CRASH TEST DATA | |
| NHTSA Side Impact Rating - Front | N/R |
| NHTSA Side Impact Rating - Rear | N/R |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - Driver | N/R |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - Passenger | N/R |
| IIHS Crashworthiness Rating | N/R |
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes, Power 4 Wheel Disc with 4 Wheel ABS | |
| Convenience | |
| Air Conditioning | |
| Air Filtration System | |
| Ashtray(s) | |
| Assist Handle(s) | |
| Cargo Hooks | |
| Chime, Headlights-On Warning | |
| Cigarette Lighter | |
| Clock, Digital | |
| Cruise/Speed Control | |
| Cup Holder(s) | |
| Entry System, Illuminated | |
| Fuel Door Release, Remote | |
| Headlights, Auto Off | |
| Light, Map/Reading | |
| Locks, Power Door | |
| Mirror, Visor Vanity | |
| Power Outlet(s) | |
| Steering Wheel, Tilt | |
| Window, Driver Side Express Down | |
| Windows, Power | |
| Drive | |
| Drive, 2 Wheel Front | |
| Engine | |
| Engine, 2.4L 4 Cylinder 160 hp Gas |
| Engineering | |
| Axle Ratio, 3.12 | |
| Brake Assist | |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | |
| Gauge, Tachometer | |
| Gauge, Temperature | |
| Gauge, Trip Odometer | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, 5360lbs. | |
| Stability Control | |
| Traction Control | |
| Warning Light(s) | |
| Exterior | |
| Badging, Exterior | |
| Bumpers, Color-Keyed | |
| Glass, Tinted | |
| Moldings, Body Side | |
| Interior | |
| Armrests, Front Center | |
| Armrests, Rear Center | |
| Carpeting | |
| Console, Center Floor with Storage | |
| Map Pockets | |
| Lighting | |
| Lights, Courtesy | |
| Mirrors | |
| Mirror, Manual Day/Night | |
| Mirrors, Color-Keyed | |
| Mirrors, Dual Power | |
| Paint | |
| Paint, Clearcoat (Paint not updated to 2004 specifications.) Requires Clearcoat Super White or Clearcoat Black | |
| Safety | |
| Air Bag, Driver Side | |
| Air Bag, Passenger Side | |
| Bumpers, 5 MPH | |
| Child Safety Seat Anchors | |
| Crumple Zones, Front & Rear | |
| Defroster, Rear | |
| Defroster, Side | |
| Head Restraint, Adjustable Front | |
| Head Restraint, Adjustable Rear | |
| Headlights, Halogen | |
| Locks, Child Safety | |
| Mirrors, Foldaway | |
| Seatbelts, Height Adjustable | |
| Steering Column, Energy Absorbing | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
| Wiper, Intermittent Rear | |
| Wipers, Variable Intermittent Front | |
| Seats | |
| Seat, 3 Passenger Second Row Fully Reclining 60/40 Split Ben | |
| Seat, Cloth Captain's Chair | |
| Sound | |
| Radio, Deluxe AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette, CD | |
| Steering | |
| Steering, Power Rack and Pinion | |
| Suspension | |
| Stabilizer Bars, Front and Rear | |
| Suspension, Strut/Coil Spring | |
| Tires | |
| Tire, Full Spare | |
| Tires, 225/70R16 All-Season SBR BSW | |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission, 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD |
| Wheels | |
| Spare Wheel, 16-inch Aluminum | |
| Wheels, 16-inch Styled Steel | |
| mfr code | description | invoice | retail |
Not available with Black Pearl Exterior Badging | PIO | ||
| Not available with Preferred Package Requires JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio or JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cass. Radio Requires Quick Order Package Leather Steering Wheel HomeLink Universal Transmitter 8-Way Power Driver Seat Leather Captain's Chair Seat Leather Door Trim Engine Immobilizer Steering Wheel Radio Controls | $1,524 | $1,905 |
| Not available with Color-Keyed Mud Guards Not available with Polished Stainless Steel Tube Side Steps Not available with Fender Flares Rear Spoiler Running Boards Interior Simulated Burlwood Appliques | PIO | |
| Carpet/Cargo Mat Set (5-piece set) Cargo/Convenience Net First Aid Kit | PIO | |
| Not available with Leather Seat Package (LP) Requires Quick Order Package HomeLink Universal Transmitter 8-Way Power Driver Seat Engine Immobilizer Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror(s) | $508 | $635 |
| Keyless Entry System Deep Tinted Glass Luggage Rack Cargo Cover | $680 | $850 |
| Heavy Duty Alternator Heavy Duty Radiator Transmission Oil Cooler Trailer Harness Engine Oil Cooler | $128 | $160 |
| The Options shown here are shown for your reference and were available on the vehicle as a new car. To determine a current value for this model, select the Used Car Valuation link below. |
| mfr code | description | invoice | retail |
| Convenience | |||
| Cargo Cover | Pkg | ||
| GN | Cargo/Convenience Net (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| EY | Entertainment System, Rear Seat (Includes DVD player, wireless headphones, and an additional power outlet.) Requires JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio or JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cass. Radio Requires Power Sunroof Requires 16-inch Aluminum Wheels | $1,416 | $1,770 |
| 9E | Entertainment System, Rear Seat (PPO) (Includes DVD player, wireless headphones, and an additional power outlet. Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| Entry System, Keyless | Pkg | ||
| HomeLink Universal Transmitter | Pkg | ||
| WH | Wireless Headphones (Post Production Option (PPO).) Requires Rear Seat (PPO) Entertainment System | PIO | |
| Engineering | |||
| Alternator, Heavy Duty | Pkg | ||
| Oil Cooler, Engine | Pkg | ||
| Oil Cooler, Transmission | Pkg | ||
| Radiator, Heavy Duty | Pkg | ||
| Exterior | |||
| BN | Badging, Black Pearl Exterior (Post Production Option (PPO).) Not available with Gold Package | PIO | |
| 2F | Fender Flares (Requires exterior colors Super White, Millenium Silver, Black, Indigo Ink, or Bluestone. Post Production Option (PPO).) Not available with Color-Keyed Mud Guards Not available with Running Boards Not available with PPO Convenience Package | PIO | |
| PG | Glass, Deep Tinted | $248 | $310 |
| HP | Hood Protector (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| Luggage Rack | Pkg | ||
| MG | Mud Guards, Color-Keyed Not available with Fender Flares Not available with PPO Convenience Package | $64 | $80 |
| RB | Running Boards (Post Production Option (PPO).) Not available with Polished Stainless Steel Tube Side Steps Not available with Fender Flares | PIO | |
| R3 | Side Steps, Polished Stainless Steel Tube (Post Production Option (PPO).) Not available with Running Boards Not available with PPO Convenience Package | PIO | |
| RF | Spoiler, Color-Keyed Rear | $160 | $200 |
| R7 | Spoiler, Rear (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| SD | Sunroof Wind Deflector (Post Production Option (PPO).) Requires Power Sunroof | PIO | |
| SR | Sunroof, Power Requires 16-inch Aluminum Wheels | $720 | $900 |
| Exterior Color | |||
| 202 | Black, Clearcoat Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Clearcoat Paint | N/C | |
| 8N6 | Bluestone, Metallic Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Metallic Paint | N/C | |
| Electric Green, Mica Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Mica Paint | N/C | ||
| 8P4 | Indigo Ink, Pearlcoat Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Pearlcoat Paint | N/C | |
| 1CO | Millennium Silver, Metallic Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Metallic Paint | N/C | |
| 3N8 | Sundown Red, Pearlcoat Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Pearlcoat Paint | N/C | |
| 040 | Super White, Clearcoat Requires Charcoal or Ivory Requires Clearcoat Paint | N/C | |
| 586 | Vintage Gold, Metallic Requires Metallic Paint Requires Ivory | N/C | |
| Interior | |||
| 8E | Appliques, Interior Simulated Burlwood (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| CF | Carpet/Cargo Mat Set (5-piece set) (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| Door Trim, Leather | Pkg | ||
| Steering Wheel, Leather | Pkg | ||
| R5 | Xtreme Cargo Mat (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| Interior Color | |||
| 14 | Charcoal (Requires an Exterior Color.) | N/C | |
| Ivory (Requires an Exterior Color.) | N/C | ||
| 04 | Ivory (Requires an Exterior Color.) | N/C | |
| Lighting | |||
| RL | Lights, Daytime Running | $32 | $40 |
| LF | Lights, Front Fog | $88 | $110 |
| Mirrors | |||
| Mirror(s), Illuminated Visor Vanity | Pkg | ||
| N1 | Mirror, Auto Day/Night (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| EH | Mirrors, Outside Heated Includes Foldaway Mirrors | $24 | $30 |
| Other | |||
| 9G | Cargo Logic Tote (Made by Nifty Products. Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Pkg | ||
| UZ | Prewire for Alarm | N/C | |
| Paint | |||
| Paint, Metallic (Paint not updated to 2004 specifications.) Requires Metallic Vintage Gold or Metallic Bluestone or Metallic Millennium Silver | N/C | ||
| Paint, Mica (Paint not updated to 2004 specifications.) Requires Mica Electric Green | N/C | ||
| Paint, Pearlcoat (Paint not updated to 2004 specifications.) Requires Pearlcoat Sundown Red or Pearlcoat Indigo Ink | N/C | ||
| Safety | |||
| GY | Air Bags, Side Head Protection Includes Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror(s) | $583 | $680 |
| 7R | Emergency Assistance Kit (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| 3Z | First Aid Kit (Post Production Option (PPO).) | PIO | |
| V5 | VIP RS3200 Plus Security System (Post Production Option (PPO).) Requires Preferred Package Requires Quick Order Package | PIO | |
| Seats | |||
| PE | Seat, 8-Way Power Driver | $328 | $410 |
| Seat, Leather Captain's Chair | Pkg | ||
| HD | Seats, Heated Requires Leather Seat Package (LP) | $352 | $440 |
| Sound | |||
| NE | Radio Controls, Steering Wheel Requires JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio or JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cass. Radio | $40 | $50 |
| EJ | Radio, JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cass., CD Changer Not available with JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette Radio | $466 | $595 |
| DJ | Radio, JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette, CD Not available with JBL Premium AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cass. Radio Requires Steering Wheel Radio Controls Requires Leather Seat Package (LP) | $296 | $395 |
| Special Fees/Credits/Options | |||
| Southeast Toyota Administration Charge (Charge automatically added to invoice. See dealer for exact fee details.) | Dlr | ||
| Towing | |||
| Trailer Harness | Pkg | ||
| DH | Trailer Hitch (Post Production Option (PPO).) Requires Towing Prep Package | PIO | |
| Wheels | |||
| WL | Wheel Locks (Post Production Option (PPO).) Requires 16-inch Aluminum Wheels | PIO | |
| AW | Wheels, 16-inch Aluminum Includes Full Spare Tire Includes 16-inch Aluminum Spare Wheel | $416 | $520 |
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
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The 2004 Toyota Highlander 2WD is available in five models in four cylinder and V6 configurations. The four-cylinder engine produces 160 horsepower and the V6 engine produces 230 horsepower and 242 lb.-ft. of torque. For added safety, all models offer four-wheel ABS disc brakes, traction control, and stability control as standard equipment. Power windows and locks, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel are standard interior amenities. The Limited model features automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver+s seat, and a JBL Premium eight-speaker sound system. Many other options and accessories can be ordered as post production options including a rear seat DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
HIGHLANDER
Units Affected
366,572
Defect
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Consequences
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Corrective Action
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
HIGHLANDER
Units Affected
367,594
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD.
Consequences
THIS CONDITION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FLOOR CARPET COVER RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2006, AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY EARLY SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.