When we first purchased the Toyota Highlander, we were expecting our third child and we were looking for additional space for our growing family. In that respect, this vehicle did not disappoint. It has ample leg and seating room, and we were all able to comfortably fit in the car for a trip to outstate Minnesota, complete with luggage, baby chairs, bottles, diapers, etc. The interior is very plush and luxurious, and we had all of our creature comforts at the touch of a button. We felt quite safe also knowing that this vehicle could convert back and forth from all wheel drive to front wheel drive, depending on what our needs were. In addition to this great feature, we found the gas mileage, both in and out of town on the highway, to be very economical. I am the lead foot in our family, so I found its acceleration features to be very appealing, especially when chauffeuring kids to and from practice, dance lessons, musical practice, etc. What I did not anticipate were the repair bills so soon. When we purchased the vehicle, it had just over 20,000 miles on it, and we purchased it from the original owner who had it parked in the garage most of the time. We kept up to date maintenance records for the last four years, and just recently we have had to pay out almost $4,000 in repairs just to keep it functional for our family. This was unexpected, and not appreciated. I don't know if we got the short end of the stick, so to speak, when we chose this particular vehicle or if this is characteristic of all Toyota Highlanders. It leaves me with a sense of apprehension in choosing our next vehicle. I can honestly say I'm less likely now to choose something off the Toyota assembly line, having been through our particular experience with it. Our incident might be an isolated one, but it is one that has impacted our family greatly, as of late. Please consider looking at all reviews on a vehicle before purchasing, as you want to know what you are getting into.

I have a 2007 Toyota Highlander, and it has been a reliable vehicle with very few issues other than regular maintenance. There haven't been negative surprises like major problems. It is a comfortable car to drive in, and my older relatives have no issues getting in and out, even though it's an SUV. There's not a tremendous amount of leg room in the back, so if you will have multiple passengers who need extra room, you might want to consider something else. It is a smooth, quiet ride. We didn't get the third row, and I'm glad because the third row in the 2007 Highlander seemed like it was only appropriate for people who were about 4' tall. The second row is ok for three kids or two adults. Other than that, it starts to get a little cramped. I have about 140,000 miles on it, and I anticipate putting many more miles on it.