Car financing: 2003 Toyota Highlander
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Toyota Highlander for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Toyota Highlander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
2003 Toyota Highlander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (51), engine (41) and service brakes (33). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V181000 | 2004-04-15 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 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... |
| 02V339000 | 2002-12-17 | wheels | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Toyota Highlander: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Toyota Highlander for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2003 Toyota Highlander in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 258 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, engine and service brakes. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
It runs the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 32 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 10.7 L/100 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $165.90 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Space, size and seats
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Try before you buy
If the Highlander is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Toyota Highlander
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Toyota Highlander?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Toyota Highlander before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.