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I wasn't being smart.. I've been actively looking for a AWD Matrix because you have one. I have a Jeep Compass, 2007 the thing is nearly new, it been cutting off intermittently, and it does NOT show up on the scan tool/computer any problems.. &$$@$&+ grrrr Thanks for the videos.
One thing I’ve learned from watching Scotty the last few months is to simply not buy any car as every car will ruin your life. I walk everywhere now and I also feel great!
I have been a Toyota mechanic for 40 years. As strange as Scotty is, he is right about 90% of the time. Experience and diagnostics is also 90% of the battle being a licensed tech. Go Scotty Go!
I’m noticing almost all His customers have cracked windshields. What’s going on in Texas? Lol Geez in NY I can’t even get around with a license plate bulb out.
@Cars N Stuff extremely easy to work on a 1960s car. Very simple engines and transmissions with tons of room to work on as the engine bays always had tons of empty space on a typical Car.
Im just seeing this video. Im a mechanic, a newer one. I can say with no doubt, Scotty’s saying this because he’s an old school mechanic. You don’t have to know much to fix these cars. Half the work is on TH-cam nowadays😂, don’t be afraid if you’re a responsible person, the car will last you😊
@@angeltrujillo7867 help me out then. I have a 2007 Highlander Hybrid. Thing is a creampuff except that only the Hybrid, hence the electric part of the vehicle turns on. OBD2 reader says no codes. Dash codes are check VSC, Hybrid System, and All Wheel Drive. What gives? I wanna drive this thing!
besides it almost certainly not the electric motor, rather its a bearing inside giving in or a lash shim has failed, so if the motor still works right, a diff is a diff inspect and change knackered bearings. dunno how hard to find out endfloat/crownwheel clearances though.
Scotty is right! Hybrids have more parts compared to a conventional vehicle, more parts that can break down over time. I would only buy a new hybrid but I personally think hybrids used for commercial purposes (taxi, uber, deliveries, etc) are the only owners that fully take advantage of the gas savings before the car starts to fall apart. They definitely recover their investment sooner than the average driver.
I have two 2006 Toyo Highlander Hybrids. Both made in Japan! Both with over 200k (217k & 226k). Both 7 seaters and 4wd i (its not true awd Scottie!) Oil changes and some broken window regulators. Hybrid batteries 85+ percent. Best year and car ever made in 2000's for return on money and use.
How to fix 2007 HiHy, with working electric motors at READY, no codes on OBD2 but, CHECK VSC, HYBRID SYSTEM and AWD SYSTEM codes come on in dash. Gas motor won't stay on. Like it tries to fire up but won't stay on at all.
Duncan Otema pretty sure he’s saying he’s glad he did it before the problems started. That’s the risk anyone takes when buying a used car, a lot greater a risk when buying an American used car. It’s not like he misrepresented it to be a Toyota or something. Would you give them their $ back if you sold it to them & something broke that you didn’t know about or know what they might’ve done to cause it(not perform basic maintenance or rag it out)? Don’t know any individuals that offer warranties when they sell a used car.
I'd have that rear differential replaced if it was around $2.5k. I have a Toyota Sequoia 4WD with the big V8 timing belt service every 90k miles. My Sequoia is 14 years old with 180k miles on it and I'm gladly having costly repair/maintenance done if needed. Scotty said it, that Highlander is still really nice. It deserves to be fixed.
And this is why I'm glad I bought a 2019 Toyota Sienna with their traditional 3.5L V6 and not wait for the redesigned 2021, where the ONLY drivetrain available, regardless of trim level, is a Hybrid system.
I miss the old days. Had a 86 Jeep CJ7 driving down the road one day and the driveshaft bolts sheared off the yoke of the differential. No prob. Climbed underneath with my sockets pulled the other end off popped it in 4wd and away i went. And then repaired it when i got it home
I'd get a rear diff out of a salvage yard. Most salvage yards will warranty the part to the point that they will give you another one if you get a bad one.
Also it's probably the outer wheel bearing I worked at Toyota for about 4 years as a service tech and never replaced an inner wheel bearing. Going bad. It is 90 percent outer wheel bearings and 10 percent bad alignment or struts make cupped tires. Should've just replaced the outer wheel bearing and sent it.
@Robby Dey are you paid by hybrid car manufacturers? This video is proof that hybrids are more problematic and expensive to repair. They have ALL the moving parts of a convential vehicle PLUS more. So you don't know what you're talking about.
I sure have learned a lot! Im on my second Toyota Corolla! My last one was blackened at 105,000 mi. A 2006. Still had plenty of mi to go! So I bought a 2011 Toyota Carolla. Wanted a 2012. Took the 2011 bc my new winter tires from the 2006 fits this car. Cut off sz was 2011. My dad was a used car dealer for 50 yrs. Hes gone now. He has always said, Corollas, Camrys, Civics... Dont need much fixing, easy to find parts, uncomplicated to fix! I always listened to dad. Now Im listening to Scotty!! 😄👍💕
Scotty, I got a loaner car while getting the engine replaced on my 2014 Subaru Legacy. My loaner car is a 2020 Subaru Outback. I find that the Outback has a defective fuel pump that stalls when you give the car the gas after stopping at a red light or a stop sign. Beware of Subaru cars!
My 21 yr old nephew (didn't listen to my advice) just bought a 2014 Cadillac ELR. Is he in for a surprise when he needs to pay for a repair, hope he doesn't any year soon. Just don't think it was a good idea. I know I don't work on it being a hybrid.
Glad I saw this before buying my next used SUV! They're all starting to age out with high mileage & hitting the used car market. My primary driving is city miles up to 45mph & disconnecting the driveshafts could work for me - if I got it dirt cheap. THANKS, Scotty!
Hi Scotty. Love your channel, but I am going to take a bit of a different view regarding hybrids. I have two : a 2019 Camry and my wife drives a 2017 Rav4 ( both purchased new). I would agree in the regard that when they break, probably more expensive, but there are trade-offs. For example, my Camry has NO belts; everything is electronic, so I never have to worry about being stranded after a serpentine belt lets go, or an alternator takes a crap. And, I AVERAGE between 53-55 mpg.... IN A CAMRY! My wife's Rav4 has a rear end similar to what you reviewed in this video. I changed the fluid in the front and rear axle assemblies at 50,000 miles (hybrids do not have standard "differentials"). No problems and she just passed 70, 000 miles. Perhaps the Highlander you reviewed did not have this service, I don't know. The takeaway: whether a hybrid or standard ICE, maintain it, and it will last a LONG time, especially (I also have a 2012 Tundra and a 2013 Camry ICE) if it is a Toyota.
It really depends on what Hybrid you buy. You can buy a new Toyota Camry hybrid, Prius, or Corolla hybrid and they will last over 200,000 miles. You could also buy them 3 - 5 years used to get a better price. But yes, he is right in that you don't want to buy a 250,000 hybrid because at that point, you are looking at more expensive repairs.
Hey Just FYI he's gotten to the point where he just wants to make car videos and repair the easy stuff. He knows that the problem is just an outer rear wheel bearing. But just didn't want to do the work. I don't blame him make a video about an issue get a few 100k clicks make some money then send it down the road for someone else to actually fix.
I wouldnt buy a hybrid anything. And yes.." New Car"..blasphemous in our home. My husband bought a new Chevy. My dad didnt talk to him for 6 months! 😂😂😂
When you buy a new car you're buying someone else's problem. I buy a new car car every time. Usually every 15 to 18 years. I drive the wheels off of them then get a new one.
You just got to pay attention to which hybrid. And you have to be able to learn a few new things when working on them. Got a 2008 Prius 329,000 mi. Still on the original battery original engine and trans, original wheel bearings, just changed out the factory struts. 328,000 mi on a set of struts not too bad. The second generation Prius 2004 to 2009 are pretty much tanks mechanically. The third generation 2010 to 2015 have some problems you have to be aware of or they can cost you big time. EGR system clogs up causes excessive hot exhaust to enter the cylinder chambers and you can crack a head gasket. Also the water pump is electrically driven which is fine except they switched to a plastic impeller which fractures eventually and then the car overheats and then it blows the head gasket. If you take care of those two items preemptively they generally are pretty reliable. But the second generation is definitely a bit more bulletproof.
congratulations on financing that depreciation. Your dad was right. your husband just flushed money down the toilet. next time have him send me cash instead.
One component that Scotty doesn’t talk about much with the Toyota hybrids is the brake actuator. They do break. And while it’s a more common failure on the 2nd generation Prius, it’s easily a $2500-$3000 repair at a Toyota dealer.
My 2008 highlander hybrid made it to 374xxx miles before I wrecked it. It was running perfectly fine. Not quite sure what you're getting your info from..
Aren't you curious what might be causing the noise in the electronic differential? If it was mine, I'd open it up and look for anything obvious, if it's possible to tell what's causing it. Would be nice to find out something just needed tightening back up or a shim that I could fabricate, was needed to restore proper clearance in some component. If you ever have the chance to open one up, I hope you will record the process for a video.
Has to be the same for the RAV4 model.. I was looking forward to investing in one, or a Avalon hybrid. But eh, I may wait for a few more years for that Avalon.
@@christophers5510 And why ? Try to drive a 10 year old hybrid and try a conventional one. The conventional one drives like a crap while hybrid is quiet and smooth like a new because electric motor has fewer moving parts. Why not to reduce air pollution and having better mpg so we do not need to constantly stop at gas stations ??. If you worry about dealer expensive battery, mine wanted $4000 but I fixed it at independent mechanics for only $650. Did you know that hybrid 12 volt lasts much longer and brake pads lasts longer and longer period between routine maintenance ??.
True, whats the big deal, just repair the car. In any car something can break that costs $2500, the price of this car used is still way more than that.
I’m not worried about Toyota Hybrid. I have less miles on an 05. If it breaks I know shop that fixes Hybrids. If it breaks with that many miles it will be even older. Time for a new hybrid.
@@Pertplus is it an xle by chance? Doing research the awd xle made in Canada are having electrical issues basically making it to where you only get front wheel drive. Check out so you tube videos about it. Lots of comments.
@@Pertplus that was our second choice! Only difference between the two is you guy have the 4 wheel independent suspension. It rides better but double wishbone suspension will last longer before it needs any repairs. Great choice! Does your vin start with jtm as well?
My mother in law bought a hybrid hilander several years ago here in Canada on the East Coast. They didn't have any on any of the lots new they ordered one in. They paid $60k Canadian for it. Complete waste of money as the fuel savings was never enough to make it worth it. Especially with all repairs costing so much more.
I agree with Scotty. I bought a used hybrid with 75k and within two years the battery was starting to go out. I decided to buy a brand new hybrid because I do like them and so far it hasn’t been a money pit.
Great cars if you keep them maintained and drive them regularly. A damn shame so many people are misinterpreting his advice. Saves a ton on gas & actually have plenty of power & more room on the inside than you could possibly imagine. Would ride in the backseat of the prius over our ‘12 Mazda 3 any day & I love that damn car but the backseat is the worst part about it.
My Hybrid (my second) is five years old, 45K miles, and runs perfectly. I know eventually the battery will lose efficiency, maybe it won’t last as long as a non-hybrid, but it sure it nice getting 50MPG. Next car will be electric.
I think I would double check before spending the money on a differential. It could be a wheel bearing just because the wheel doesn't wiggle and you don't hear anything with it hanging in the air not under load doesn't mean that the wheel bearing isn't bad. The better option would have been for him to use his sound detector system put it at four corners and take a drive. If it is that center differential that's bad you can almost guarantee that the reason it has failed is nobody has bothered to change the differential fluid. The Toyota hybrids are pretty robust. My 2008 Prius has 329,000 mi on it. Original battery, engine and trans and wheel bearings. Just changed out the factory struts. still rolling on all the original suspension arms bushings tie rod ends steering rack etc. The second generation Priuses are pretty much tanks, the third generation has a few issues that have to be addressed preemptively or you can cause blown head gaskets and they do tend to be oil burners.
@@whytewilliamson2431 Just check everything out and find out what it is before spending a bunch of cash on it.. My Prius now has 391,000 on it. Toyota hybrids last a long time if you take care of them. Certainly there could be maintenance involved. We'll bearings are just a standard fail item, the differential not so much.. Bad tires can also make a hell of a noise.
Very good advice. Don't buy high mileage hybrids, turbos or other complex (AWD) cars, unless your getting it for dirt cheap. The KISS rule! I drove a Highlander hybrid AWD from CT to Maine and back and it was a really comfortable and roomy car. I loved it, but I didn't own it. I got 28 m.p.g. on that trip. The tow rating on the hybrid is 3500 lbs., the V6 tow rating is 5000 lbs. Boaters beware.
When an experienced 50+ yrs mechanic can’t figure out that lifting the whole vehicle off the ground and putting it on jackstands to test the awd.....that’s why you need to avoid old mechanics like Scotty, only takes him ancient technology vehicles that he can understand not the newer tech it’s just too much for him.
Cars N Stuff That’s awesome!!! We had a trailer hitch for a bike rack put on 13 years ago but only started using it recently! I also have the FWD model. What year/color is your Highlander?
Hybrid technology does make sense... Especially for an auto brand worried about CO2 fines. Getting hybrids on the market is way cheaper than investing in electric cars. The problems go to the customer, mainly the extra maintenance cost that is always required, even when in new condition. If you want a car now, get an older one, in good condition. Avoid hybrids.
LOL love those Hybrids! Electronic differential....no driveshaft. Keep on teaching there Scotty....love the learning! And also love that my 2015 Lexus RX350 isn't a hybrid or AWD.
Get it from junkyards. It is very early model that always have some glitch. Newer model is improved and last longer than 400k miles. In facts, Toyota put all Sienna and Venza will be hybrid and should perfect it above average of any regular non hybrid from other manufacturer. For sure, in 10 years, almost all Toyota will be hybrid.
Another lesson learn from u scotty. Thank you sir. I'm a TOYOTA Corolla VERSO guy. Mine is PETROL 2005. I've put a LPG on it. It's good. Just changed the gearbox at 139000 miles.
Start looking for that rear-ended Highlander Hybrid at the CoPart lot. Probably a $20-50 fix, but a $5-10k replacement. -Have Toyota look at it first and get a quote.
I've purchased two hybrids, one 2010 Prius & a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. I put 250K miles on the Prius before it started acting up, and I put OVER 300K miles on the Fusion before it started to do the same. Best cars I've ever owned with TREMENDOUS fuel efficiency.
Although Toyota makes excellent vehicles, I always tend to stay away from the hybrid ones, have a new Corolla and got the regular gasoline one instead of the hybrid
Love your channel, Scotty. I have a question for you. Do you have a source to keep you up with technology? As an independent mechanic I always am looking for continued education to keep up with technology.
Hey Scotty, I have this exact Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. I saw your video, and I don't care. I would buy my car my car again if I could. I am actually looking for another one! My current highlander has 170k and I have never had a single problem. I just changed the hybrid battery, and it's driving like a brand new car.
I agree, don’t buy Hybrids! Scotty, Toyota is going to force you into a Hybrid if you buy the upcoming Sienna van because that is the only way they will make them. Freaking ridiculous on Toyota’s part.
I drive a 2012 hybrid for 3,5 years now. It’s got 183.000 km on it. I Hope i can drive it for more years.. Because i don’t want to buy a car.. scotty , How long can i drive this prius?
Keep it maintained and don’t let it sit and you should be able to get 300-400k(not sure how that converts to km but pretty sure you can still get plenty out of it if it was well maintained).
I have an '06 Corolla with 195k miles on it, and im dreading the day it starts to break down. I'll do all I can to keep it afloat, but I'm no car whiz. Eventually it'll be time for goodbye, and I have no idea where I'll ever find a car that reliable again.
Even $3500 to get that Highlander in good as new condition would still be much better than buying another used piece of junk or buying a new, depreciating vehicle. If you buy a new car, that's $3000 minimum you poured away instantly, more like $5-7k to be realistic. Then it keeps depreciating. You Spend 2500, 3500, or 4500 on a new differential on that car and you blew that much, but at least you know it'll go another 150k miles.
@@nicfeen7789 You did good. I bought mine from Wasilla Chevrolet for 18.5K with 108k miles. It needed 5k worth of work within 6 months of buying it, and that doesn't even include the work the dealer did to it before they sold it to me. It now has 124k and has been trouble free giving me 35-37 mpg summer and 23-28 winter.
I just got a 2002 toyota camry XLE 4-cylinder automatic with 140k miles on it... I wish I knew this before, but after doing some research I discovered TSB SB-0015-11 where they explain that the engine cylinder head bolts might become damaged/strip. This is apparently a common problem in the 02-05 model years. I'm praying this doesn't happen to mine. 😬
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Scotty, isn't your Matrix an AWD?
I wasn't being smart.. I've been actively looking for a AWD Matrix because you have one. I have a Jeep Compass, 2007 the thing is nearly new, it been cutting off intermittently, and it does NOT show up on the scan tool/computer any problems.. &$$@$&+ grrrr Thanks for the videos.
Hey Scotty what do you think of a 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 with 181,545 miles what do you think about it
Thank You, Scotty.
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One thing I’ve learned from watching Scotty the last few months is to simply not buy any car as every car will ruin your life. I walk everywhere now and I also feel great!
watch out for bears .
Life insurance ain’t cheap either (in the US)
Cars N Stuff bahahaha
Ditto I got myself a bicycle , I'm free
Sounds like a great lifestyle!
"Never buy this toyota" One thing I've never thought I would here Scotty say lol
Yep..shocking words from Scotty
I wouldn’t be surprised if he mentions to never buy a 2020 Toyota Supra since it’s really a BMW, lol.
Tomorrow on his intro he will be driving a Chevy.
Then we know it is the end of days.👹
Not the first toyota he hated
RED8 Audio - HQ 8D Music he literally has a video about the new Supra where he says he likes it..
I have been a Toyota mechanic for 40 years.
As strange as Scotty is, he is right about 90% of the time.
Experience and diagnostics is also 90% of the battle being a licensed tech.
Go Scotty Go!
How common is the engine rattle in the 3.5 v6
I’m noticing almost all His customers have cracked windshields. What’s going on in Texas? Lol Geez in NY I can’t even get around with a license plate bulb out.
That's Texas in general. Lived in Houston 5years.
True
Just typing up the same thing.
@rogue Someone lobbied the government on that one... To sell more windshields.
@@OGPatriot03 I would think it didn't need lobbying in general. A crack is susceptible to larger damage if left unfixed.
Complexity has an inverse relationship with reliability
unless you're a carbon-based biological creature. We run surprisingly long for the complexity involved lol...
Just ask Mercedes owners. They will confirm it.
@Cars N Stuff extremely easy to work on a 1960s car. Very simple engines and transmissions with tons of room to work on as the engine bays always had tons of empty space on a typical
Car.
The electric differential is still cheaper to replace than replacing a Jatco transmission on a Nissan.
Value!!!
YES. IT. IS.
AHAHAHA agreed!
I've learned from Scotty a while ago:
NO Hybrids
NO All Wheel Drives
...and. no turbo engines UNLESS they've already been proven reliable across many years.
No USED Hybrids, No Chevys, No RAMs
No all wheels except suburbu. They've perfected it
Im just seeing this video. Im a mechanic, a newer one. I can say with no doubt, Scotty’s saying this because he’s an old school mechanic. You don’t have to know much to fix these cars. Half the work is on TH-cam nowadays😂, don’t be afraid if you’re a responsible person, the car will last you😊
@@angeltrujillo7867 help me out then. I have a 2007 Highlander Hybrid. Thing is a creampuff except that only the Hybrid, hence the electric part of the vehicle turns on. OBD2 reader says no codes. Dash codes are check VSC, Hybrid System, and All Wheel Drive. What gives? I wanna drive this thing!
Highlander, 249k. Gas only. Two wheel drive. Yes, maintained.
Good God that has more mileage than my 2000 4runner. What year is it?
I have the gas only 2008 AWD with 162k
Highlander 2 WD 238,000
2008 gas only
But is it available for $500?
Got ya beat we got my wife's Highlander with 240 on it. It now has 303k.
If the owner decides to junk the car, I would like you to take apart the differential to look inside.
I'll second that 😬
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Count me in
Me You - Was that supposed to be funny? Bernie had plans to pay for everything, and it was less than we’ve given billionaires in the past year.
besides it almost certainly not the electric motor, rather its a bearing inside giving in or a lash shim has failed, so if the motor still works right, a diff is a diff inspect and change knackered bearings. dunno how hard to find out endfloat/crownwheel clearances though.
Even the birds can’t get away from this car fast enough 4:52 🤣🤣
Lol I was hoping someone would’ve noticed that
I thought it was Scotty's air defense system decimating some poor pigeon 🐦
😂
OMG!! ....ROFLMAO! 😂
Haha good catch!
Scotty is right! Hybrids have more parts compared to a conventional vehicle, more parts that can break down over time. I would only buy a new hybrid but I personally think hybrids used for commercial purposes (taxi, uber, deliveries, etc) are the only owners that fully take advantage of the gas savings before the car starts to fall apart. They definitely recover their investment sooner than the average driver.
I have two 2006 Toyo Highlander Hybrids. Both made in Japan! Both with over 200k (217k & 226k). Both 7 seaters and 4wd i (its not true awd Scottie!) Oil changes and some broken window regulators. Hybrid batteries 85+ percent. Best year and car ever made in 2000's for return on money and use.
How to fix 2007 HiHy, with working electric motors at READY, no codes on OBD2 but, CHECK VSC, HYBRID SYSTEM and AWD SYSTEM codes come on in dash. Gas motor won't stay on. Like it tries to fire up but won't stay on at all.
You had me sell my 2012 chevy volt before it costs me a fortune to repair.
Smart!
Maybe it’s high time you find out how the buyer is doing.
Duncan Otema pretty sure he’s saying he’s glad he did it before the problems started. That’s the risk anyone takes when buying a used car, a lot greater a risk when buying an American used car. It’s not like he misrepresented it to be a Toyota or something. Would you give them their $ back if you sold it to them & something broke that you didn’t know about or know what they might’ve done to cause it(not perform basic maintenance or rag it out)? Don’t know any individuals that offer warranties when they sell a used car.
My brother had volt that he drove to well over 150k miles without a single issue.
@@dudndadn12212dad has one
Drives for free cuz solar. Zero issues.
Been a Toyota fan for 30 years, own 4, my 2021 Hybrid Highlander platinum edition is the nicest, most efficient and safe vehicle I’ve ever owned
I'd have that rear differential replaced if it was around $2.5k. I have a Toyota Sequoia 4WD with the big V8 timing belt service every 90k miles. My Sequoia is 14 years old with 180k miles on it and I'm gladly having costly repair/maintenance done if needed. Scotty said it, that Highlander is still really nice. It deserves to be fixed.
List of things that I never expected to happen in 2020
* A virus to shut down everything
*Scotty telling us not to buy a Toyota.
Man, 2020 is crazy.
He’s talking about Toyota hybrid vehicles and all wheel vehicles 🙄
@@faithevans3513 AWD vehicles?
@@faithevans3513 right.. what the hell they talking about.
And this is why I'm glad I bought a 2019 Toyota Sienna with their traditional 3.5L V6 and not wait for the redesigned 2021, where the ONLY drivetrain available, regardless of trim level, is a Hybrid system.
Smart man.
Cars N Stuff very true. But they are here to stay now. Unless they make parts cheaper and make them easier to work on I don’t like it.
You must live where gas is cheap...
You can get the hybrid in fwd I believe.
$2500 is nothing compared to making payments on a newer car or getting 20 MPG when gas costs $5 per gallon.
I miss the old days. Had a 86 Jeep CJ7 driving down the road one day and the driveshaft bolts sheared off the yoke of the differential. No prob. Climbed underneath with my sockets pulled the other end off popped it in 4wd and away i went. And then repaired it when i got it home
I'd get a rear diff out of a salvage yard. Most salvage yards will warranty the part to the point that they will give you another one if you get a bad one.
Also it's probably the outer wheel bearing I worked at Toyota for about 4 years as a service tech and never replaced an inner wheel bearing. Going bad. It is 90 percent outer wheel bearings and 10 percent bad alignment or struts make cupped tires. Should've just replaced the outer wheel bearing and sent it.
4 years as a tech diagnose 30 seconds on video? Ya Scotty, jump on that bearing and pull it out.
I’ve got a 245,000 mile 2006 hybrid highlander and it’s still going strong 🙏. The thing pulls like a v8. Super fun to drive
I have the same car I bought for 5000
The hybrid actually has a 2 second faster 0-60 than the gas only highlander
I've always been a Toyota driver, but you convinced me to get a CRV. I got a 2008 one a few months ago for my catering company and I LOVE IT!
Lol at the feather dropping at 4:52
someone just killed a bird haha
Emin were u from?
I always assumed hybrids have more parts and more parts = more things to fix with $$$
@Robby Dey are you paid by hybrid car manufacturers? This video is proof that hybrids are more problematic and expensive to repair. They have ALL the moving parts of a convential vehicle PLUS more. So you don't know what you're talking about.
@@flagovhate right
I sure have learned a lot!
Im on my second Toyota Corolla!
My last one was blackened at 105,000 mi.
A 2006. Still had plenty of mi to go!
So I bought a 2011 Toyota Carolla. Wanted a 2012. Took the 2011 bc my new winter tires from the 2006 fits this car. Cut off sz was 2011. My dad was a used car dealer for 50 yrs. Hes gone now. He has always said, Corollas, Camrys, Civics... Dont need much fixing, easy to find parts, uncomplicated to fix! I always listened to dad. Now Im listening to Scotty!! 😄👍💕
Thats..backended at 60 mph while I was sitting still!!
I live in Quebec and believe me we have a lot of snow, we don't really need 4wd. Fwd is good enough but rwd is scary in winter
I have a same car 2010, 120K runs like brand new… can’t go wrong with Toyota.
Scotty, I got a loaner car while getting the engine replaced on my 2014 Subaru Legacy. My loaner car is a 2020 Subaru Outback. I find that the Outback has a defective fuel pump that stalls when you give the car the gas after stopping at a red light or a stop sign. Beware of Subaru cars!
Hybrid is a French word meaning "very expensive to repair once the warranty runs out"
@Robby Dey *toyotas
My 21 yr old nephew (didn't listen to my advice) just bought a 2014 Cadillac ELR. Is he in for a surprise when he needs to pay for a repair, hope he doesn't any year soon. Just don't think it was a good idea. I know I don't work on it being a hybrid.
If you disconnected the differential, lots of warning lights might come on. Then it would fail it's annual test. (depending on where you live)
Glad I saw this before buying my next used SUV! They're all starting to age out with high mileage & hitting the used car market. My primary driving is city miles up to 45mph & disconnecting the driveshafts could work for me - if I got it dirt cheap. THANKS, Scotty!
but will it affect driveability of other systems.
get a 4runner if you can
My highlander hybrid has 220k miles never had 1 issue at all. 26mpg. Not one issue at all
Year?
@@christianfiguroa7147 2013
After watching you video I bought a 2013 highlander with a v6 and it runs like a clock kuddos to you Scotty!🙌🏻
This is so true, some new technology only dealer can handle so it makes car repairs go sky rocket on money. My dad always says the simpler the better
Hi Scotty. Love your channel, but I am going to take a bit of a different view regarding hybrids. I have two : a 2019 Camry and my wife drives a 2017 Rav4 ( both purchased new). I would agree in the regard that when they break, probably more expensive, but there are trade-offs. For example, my Camry has NO belts; everything is electronic, so I never have to worry about being stranded after a serpentine belt lets go, or an alternator takes a crap. And, I AVERAGE between 53-55 mpg.... IN A CAMRY! My wife's Rav4 has a rear end similar to what you reviewed in this video. I changed the fluid in the front and rear axle assemblies at 50,000 miles (hybrids do not have standard "differentials"). No problems and she just passed 70, 000 miles. Perhaps the Highlander you reviewed did not have this service, I don't know. The takeaway: whether a hybrid or standard ICE, maintain it, and it will last a LONG time, especially (I also have a 2012 Tundra and a 2013 Camry ICE) if it is a Toyota.
It really depends on what Hybrid you buy. You can buy a new Toyota Camry hybrid, Prius, or Corolla hybrid and they will last over 200,000 miles. You could also buy them 3 - 5 years used to get a better price. But yes, he is right in that you don't want to buy a 250,000 hybrid because at that point, you are looking at more expensive repairs.
Hey Just FYI he's gotten to the point where he just wants to make car videos and repair the easy stuff. He knows that the problem is just an outer rear wheel bearing. But just didn't want to do the work. I don't blame him make a video about an issue get a few 100k clicks make some money then send it down the road for someone else to actually fix.
Great advice, not worth buying a hybrid. I have a 2008 Highlander with 195k miles runs amazing. V6 Conventional.
That's why you should buy a '94 Celica.
Agreed.
Hell nah those rust buckets are slow and look ugly. You’re way better off with a civic
Fact.
Or a matrix or pontiac vibe..which are the same car.
Best pickup u can buy
Thanks Scott for helping us avoid another "pitfall".
Scotty i’m ur #1 FAN here from MANILA, PHILIPPINES! I appreciate ur videos
hello and thanks!
I wouldnt buy a hybrid anything.
And yes.." New Car"..blasphemous in our home. My husband bought a new Chevy. My dad didnt talk to him for 6 months! 😂😂😂
That's not cause its new, that's cause its a Chevy
When you buy a new car you're buying someone else's problem.
I buy a new car car every time. Usually every 15 to 18 years. I drive the wheels off of them then get a new one.
You just got to pay attention to which hybrid. And you have to be able to learn a few new things when working on them.
Got a 2008 Prius 329,000 mi. Still on the original battery original engine and trans, original wheel bearings, just changed out the factory struts. 328,000 mi on a set of struts not too bad.
The second generation Prius 2004 to 2009 are pretty much tanks mechanically. The third generation 2010 to 2015 have some problems you have to be aware of or they can cost you big time. EGR system clogs up causes excessive hot exhaust to enter the cylinder chambers and you can crack a head gasket. Also the water pump is electrically driven which is fine except they switched to a plastic impeller which fractures eventually and then the car overheats and then it blows the head gasket.
If you take care of those two items preemptively they generally are pretty reliable. But the second generation is definitely a bit more bulletproof.
congratulations on financing that depreciation. Your dad was right. your husband just flushed money down the toilet. next time have him send me cash instead.
Front wheel drive in the snow here in Michigan is just fine, we don't really need 4WD
One component that Scotty doesn’t talk about much with the Toyota hybrids is the brake actuator. They do break. And while it’s a more common failure on the 2nd generation Prius, it’s easily a $2500-$3000 repair at a Toyota dealer.
My 2008 highlander hybrid made it to 374xxx miles before I wrecked it. It was running perfectly fine. Not quite sure what you're getting your info from..
That is actually a really good solution that you suggested. Just cutting the power to the rear motors.
Aren't you curious what might be causing the noise in the electronic differential? If it was mine, I'd open it up and look for anything obvious, if it's possible to tell what's causing it. Would be nice to find out something just needed tightening back up or a shim that I could fabricate, was needed to restore proper clearance in some component. If you ever have the chance to open one up, I hope you will record the process for a video.
And I was looking at highlander hybrids. No more
do not ever buy ANY hybrid
Has to be the same for the RAV4 model.. I was looking forward to investing in one, or a Avalon hybrid. But eh, I may wait for a few more years for that Avalon.
Just don't buy the 4 wheel drive Highlander.
I have 3 Prius but not 4wd. No problems with the front transmissions.
@@christophers5510
And why ? Try to drive a 10 year old hybrid and try a conventional one. The conventional one drives like a crap while hybrid is quiet and smooth like a new because electric motor has fewer moving parts.
Why not to reduce air pollution and having better mpg so we do not need to constantly stop at gas stations ??. If you worry about dealer expensive battery, mine wanted $4000 but I fixed it at independent mechanics for only $650.
Did you know that hybrid 12 volt lasts much longer and brake pads lasts longer and longer period between routine maintenance ??.
I'm assuming this advice extends to the 2020 Highlander Hybrid AWD. That's probably why the incentives are so good on this model now.
I don't know how long the owner plans to keep his car but this $2,500 could get him going for another 150-200k on a Highlander.
True, whats the big deal, just repair the car. In any car something can break that costs $2500, the price of this car used is still way more than that.
Yeah I honestly don't know why people complaining for a 2500$ repair literally once in the cars life and keep in mind this thing was 50000$ new..
@@NightRiderBUICK Not everybody has $2,500.00 to spend. That's why people complain.
@@az7378 then dont buy a 50000$ suv lool
True but you also have the battery to worry about. Guarantee that's not gonna hit 350k
I’m not worried about Toyota Hybrid. I have less miles on an 05. If it breaks I know shop that fixes Hybrids. If it breaks with that many miles it will be even older. Time for a new hybrid.
GOLDEN KNOWLEDGE Scotty! Saves gold / money! 👍👍👍😊
I wanna get a Highlander hybrid with like 100k miles that should last a few years right?
When we got our rav4 we specifically stayed away from all wheel drive, hybrid, xle xse and trd trims and made sure it had a Japanese vin (jtm)
Same here but mines made in Canada which according to Scotty is still well made
@@Pertplus is it an xle by chance? Doing research the awd xle made in Canada are having electrical issues basically making it to where you only get front wheel drive. Check out so you tube videos about it. Lots of comments.
christian lail it’s a 2018 fwd LE. I hope it stays good now that you mentioned that
@@Pertplus that was our second choice! Only difference between the two is you guy have the 4 wheel independent suspension. It rides better but double wishbone suspension will last longer before it needs any repairs. Great choice! Does your vin start with jtm as well?
christian lail I’m pretty sure it starts with the number 2 meaning Canada 🇨🇦
thanks to you I am fearful of all vehicles now. I am now spending more on Xanax than car repairs. thanks Scottie
My mother in law bought a hybrid hilander several years ago here in Canada on the East Coast. They didn't have any on any of the lots new they ordered one in. They paid $60k Canadian for it. Complete waste of money as the fuel savings was never enough to make it worth it. Especially with all repairs costing so much more.
THANKS FOR THE ADVICE ,GOOD TO KNOW .
So many "do" and "don't's" that trying to make any sense out of it all is completely impossible.
I agree with Scotty. I bought a used hybrid with 75k and within two years the battery was starting to go out. I decided to buy a brand new hybrid because I do like them and so far it hasn’t been a money pit.
Great cars if you keep them maintained and drive them regularly. A damn shame so many people are misinterpreting his advice. Saves a ton on gas & actually have plenty of power & more room on the inside than you could possibly imagine. Would ride in the backseat of the prius over our ‘12 Mazda 3 any day & I love that damn car but the backseat is the worst part about it.
My Hybrid (my second) is five years old, 45K miles, and runs perfectly. I know eventually the battery will lose efficiency, maybe it won’t last as long as a non-hybrid, but it sure it nice getting 50MPG. Next car will be electric.
You dont have to replace the whole battery. Just the bad cells. Can cost around $500 to get that done.
I think I would double check before spending the money on a differential. It could be a wheel bearing just because the wheel doesn't wiggle and you don't hear anything with it hanging in the air not under load doesn't mean that the wheel bearing isn't bad. The better option would have been for him to use his sound detector system put it at four corners and take a drive.
If it is that center differential that's bad you can almost guarantee that the reason it has failed is nobody has bothered to change the differential fluid.
The Toyota hybrids are pretty robust. My 2008 Prius has 329,000 mi on it. Original battery, engine and trans and wheel bearings. Just changed out the factory struts. still rolling on all the original suspension arms bushings tie rod ends steering rack etc. The second generation Priuses are pretty much tanks, the third generation has a few issues that have to be addressed preemptively or you can cause blown head gaskets and they do tend to be oil burners.
Wow I just bought one of this before seeing this video. And the noise it's so bad on the car . Feeling bad already .
@@whytewilliamson2431
Just check everything out and find out what it is before spending a bunch of cash on it..
My Prius now has 391,000 on it. Toyota hybrids last a long time if you take care of them. Certainly there could be maintenance involved. We'll bearings are just a standard fail item, the differential not so much..
Bad tires can also make a hell of a noise.
Very good advice. Don't buy high mileage hybrids, turbos or other complex (AWD) cars, unless your getting it for dirt cheap. The KISS rule! I drove a Highlander hybrid AWD from CT to Maine and back and it was a really comfortable and roomy car. I loved it, but I didn't own it. I got 28 m.p.g. on that trip. The tow rating on the hybrid is 3500 lbs., the V6 tow rating is 5000 lbs. Boaters beware.
How much would you pay for a 2013 mustang convertible V6 premium with 66,000 miles?
A lot less than what they want I promise.
I got a hybrid I bought used, a 05 Prius. It's got 489,000 miles on it and still drives fine.
When an experienced 50+ yrs mechanic can’t figure out that lifting the whole vehicle off the ground and putting it on jackstands to test the awd.....that’s why you need to avoid old mechanics like Scotty, only takes him ancient technology vehicles that he can understand not the newer tech it’s just too much for him.
So the money they save on gas will be used for repairs?
1:28 I have the exact same V6 Highlander with 139,000 miles. This makes me confident that it’ll last far, FAR longer!!
Cars N Stuff That’s awesome!!! We had a trailer hitch for a bike rack put on 13 years ago but only started using it recently! I also have the FWD model. What year/color is your Highlander?
Hybrid technology does make sense... Especially for an auto brand worried about CO2 fines. Getting hybrids on the market is way cheaper than investing in electric cars. The problems go to the customer, mainly the extra maintenance cost that is always required, even when in new condition. If you want a car now, get an older one, in good condition. Avoid hybrids.
LOL love those Hybrids! Electronic differential....no driveshaft. Keep on teaching there Scotty....love the learning! And also love that my 2015 Lexus RX350 isn't a hybrid or AWD.
Get it from junkyards. It is very early model that always have some glitch. Newer model is improved and last longer than 400k miles. In facts, Toyota put all Sienna and Venza will be hybrid and should perfect it above average of any regular non hybrid from other manufacturer. For sure, in 10 years, almost all Toyota will be hybrid.
Another lesson learn from u scotty. Thank you sir.
I'm a TOYOTA Corolla VERSO guy. Mine is PETROL 2005. I've put a LPG on it. It's good. Just changed the gearbox at 139000 miles.
LPG!! Whaaat!!
“ Let’s pray it’s nothing expensive “ - me every time I have an problem with my vehicle
Start looking for that rear-ended Highlander Hybrid at the CoPart lot. Probably a $20-50 fix, but a $5-10k replacement.
-Have Toyota look at it first and get a quote.
Scotty: BIG MONEY REPAIRS
I've purchased two hybrids, one 2010 Prius & a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. I put 250K miles on the Prius before it started acting up, and I put OVER 300K miles on the Fusion before it started to do the same. Best cars I've ever owned with TREMENDOUS fuel efficiency.
How man miles did the fusion have at the time you purchased it?
@@elihucamposramirez8728 147K
I would agree about buying a Suzuki with the exception of the Suzuki Equator which is a rebadged Nissan Frontier.
Looks like Scotty's cat was having lunch up in the tree at 4:52. Lol
Although Toyota makes excellent vehicles, I always tend to stay away from the hybrid ones, have a new Corolla and got the regular gasoline one instead of the hybrid
Thank you Scotty. I love the mechanic videos from out in the street
All Wheel Drive: Spend more on fuel, tires, insurance, service and repairs. And you're still better off simply getting snow tires for winter driving.
Love your channel, Scotty. I have a question for you. Do you have a source to keep you up with technology? As an independent mechanic I always am looking for continued education to keep up with technology.
Hey Scotty, I have this exact Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. I saw your video, and I don't care. I would buy my car my car again if I could. I am actually looking for another one! My current highlander has 170k and I have never had a single problem. I just changed the hybrid battery, and it's driving like a brand new car.
How much you pay for your battery hibrud total cost
@@zeljkodjukic5889 it was about 4 thousand
2004 was when Nissan still offered most of their models with a manual transmission, especially the Maxima!
I love the feather making an appearance at 4:51
I have pre-ordered a RAV4 prime to trade in my Tesla, excited!!
Curious, Why didn't you choose another Tesla?
Good choice
Love the feather falling into the car while he’s talking.
Cracked windshields seems to be a common issue in Houston. lol.
Good to know! Thank you Scotty! I'm in the market for a different car so I will keep this in mind!
I live for the bonus questions and answers
I agree, don’t buy Hybrids! Scotty, Toyota is going to force you into a Hybrid if you buy the upcoming Sienna van because that is the only way they will make them. Freaking ridiculous on Toyota’s part.
This video confirms my fear buying this exact car. I got the normal v6 awd..
Hybrid 2022
Whew whew. Could be a rear brake issue, wheel bearing, diff, or a bad strut or suspension part.
What about Toyota RAV4 from 2014? Is it a good car or should i buy something else?
Some of the Suzuki trucks were a rebadged Nissan. Same as the Frontier. So I wouldn't necessarily say all Suzuki trucks.
I drive a 2012 hybrid for 3,5 years now. It’s got 183.000 km on it. I Hope i can drive it for more years.. Because i don’t want to buy a car.. scotty , How long can i drive this prius?
Till it stops!
Keep it maintained and don’t let it sit and you should be able to get 300-400k(not sure how that converts to km but pretty sure you can still get plenty out of it if it was well maintained).
I maintain it at the Toyota dealer. Every year. Every 10.000 km plus a battery check with a year warranty after the service.
I have an '06 Corolla with 195k miles on it, and im dreading the day it starts to break down. I'll do all I can to keep it afloat, but I'm no car whiz. Eventually it'll be time for goodbye, and I have no idea where I'll ever find a car that reliable again.
Love the new TikTok channel. Thanks Scotty!
thanks!
Tik Tok is stupid. PERIOD! Plus the Chinese communist party spies on Americans with Tik Tok (more like dumb Tok).
A Z a lot more apps are owned/financed by the Chinese, Saudis etc. You probably have one on your phone.
@@nickolastiguan No I don't. I don't have social media at all.
A Z not just social media, from dog walking app, to food delivery apps, they have a hand in everything.
Even $3500 to get that Highlander in good as new condition would still be much better than buying another used piece of junk or buying a new, depreciating vehicle. If you buy a new car, that's $3000 minimum you poured away instantly, more like $5-7k to be realistic. Then it keeps depreciating. You Spend 2500, 3500, or 4500 on a new differential on that car and you blew that much, but at least you know it'll go another 150k miles.
I bought mine for 5000 246k miles
@@nicfeen7789 You did good. I bought mine from Wasilla Chevrolet for 18.5K with 108k miles. It needed 5k worth of work within 6 months of buying it, and that doesn't even include the work the dealer did to it before they sold it to me. It now has 124k and has been trouble free giving me 35-37 mpg summer and 23-28 winter.
I just got a 2002 toyota camry XLE 4-cylinder automatic with 140k miles on it... I wish I knew this before, but after doing some research I discovered TSB SB-0015-11 where they explain that the engine cylinder head bolts might become damaged/strip. This is apparently a common problem in the 02-05 model years. I'm praying this doesn't happen to mine. 😬
I am thinking of buying a 2006 fwd with 90k for 6k is that a good deal????
I bought it the same car for 5k 250k miles, pretty fun car to drive
I just hope it lasts me at least 3 years
why do all the cars you test have cracks in the windscreens?
Likely the heat
After 100 thousand plus miles, this I's probably not the first windshield that vehicles been through.