2002 Toyota Highlander Unknown Or Other Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The ac likes to blow hot air when in the max ac setting and the temp knob being in the coldest position. Nut being the temp setting gauge comes loose causing the ac to blow hot air. Happens anytime if parked or driving.
ODI 10972357
Unknown Or Other
Letter from congressman cartwright on behalf of constituent re toyota concerns. *smd 2002 toyota highlander. The consumer stated when she attempted to trade the vehicle, she was informed the vehicle was included in the federal cash for clunker program, and there was potential odometer fraud.
ODI 10606310
Unknown Or Other
Passenger and driver sun visors fall down while driving posing a safety hazard. Had the visors replaced april 2006, three years later, having the same problem
ODI 10401998
Unknown Or Other
The driver's side sun visor does not stay in place. At first occurrence, the visor would slowly droop down with normal vibrations in the car and required repeated taping of the visor back into place with the driver's hand (a distraction and hazard as is). As time went on the visor loosened completely and does not stay up at all. This is very dangerous and distracting as it blocks full vision out of the windshield by…
ODI 10380288
Unknown Or Other · Visibility
Drivers side sun visor fall down into drivers view without warning, blocking the drivers view and creating a serious safety issue. The drivers visor will not stay in place on my 2002 toyota highlander. There is no visible defect with the visor and no damage to the vehicle that caused this problem to start. Judging from the web site "http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/highlander/47694-sun-visor-problem/" there are…
ODI 10189827
Unknown Or Other · Visibility
Both sun visors on my 2002 toyota highlander have come loose due to a manufacturing defect. They will fall while driving and obscure the driver's vision, creating a safety issue. Nothing has been done to correct this problem. *jb
ODI 10163750
Unknown Or Other
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The vehicle had 49,000 miles on it when he purchased it. Recently he received a letter from the motor vehicle division which stated that the mileage on the vehicle was incorrect. The previous owner had 84,000 miles on it. The previous owner of the vehicle was a leasing company. The motor vehicle division told the contact to fill out a form and they will correct the…
ODI 10132532
Equipment · Unknown Or Other
After only having my new 2002 toyota highlander for approx. 8 months, the accelerator in the car stuck and i ended up running into a car. I complained to toyota and had the dealer look at the car numerous times, but they kept telling me there was nothing wrong. Well 8 years later and they still haven't recalled my car, even though they have other years. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10320349
Unknown Or Other
When you open the rear passenger window(s) there is severe, loud and painful-to-the-ear turbulence inside the vehicle at any speed. It can be somewhat, but not totally, alleviated by opening other vehicle windows. If you persist with the rear windows down at speed, it feels like you are physically damaging your ears.
ODI 10016838
Unknown Or Other
Tow receiver hitch disconnected from vehicle while towing small boat trailer. Fortunately no one was injured but accident could have caused serious injuries if trailer overturned on interstate. Accident caused by a design defect in the pin assembly that holds hitch to vehicle. The pin retainer can become dislodged as vehicle vibration causes it to ride up over brackets that hold hitch to vehicle. This vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 768880
Unknown Or Other
I purchased an additional security device. If someone breaks a window, an alarm is supposed to go off. You can test to see if it works by hitting your car key against a closed window & the alarm should go off. It has never worked. At time of purchase the dealership removed the center floor glove compartment assembly. The microphone had fallen off the side & was laying on the floor. They glued it back to the sides &…
ODI 10871207
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY. DT
ODI 769624
Unknown Or Other
Extreme air pressure when driving above 35 mph, and either rear windows are open. It feels as though riding in an airplane. It makes ears feel funny.*ak
ODI 8001596
Structure · Unknown Or Other
On two occasions, while driving, the sunlight would shine through the front passenger side window, reflecting off the shiny wood like panel over the glove compartment blinding the driver, this occured for over an hour on both occasions, consumer tried and held newspapers and road maps against the window to block the sun rays, but the trim in the car was too long and recaptured the sunlight as the highway curved,…
ODI 564614