2002 Toyota Highlander Power Train Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I have had recurrent transmission problems that cost th ousands to fix but yet are not completely resolved.l just had my transmission completely fail after being serviced 17 months ago. Since replacing it, i still have problems with clunking dirt thing in the morning when it tries to change gears. Now there is a vibration and i have to take it back to the shop. The recurring problems are affecting my job which…
ODI 10969923
Power Train
Transmission jumps in 3rd gear, dealer said must replace. *tr
ODI 10552856
Power Train
I placed car into reverse to back out of parking spot. When i shifted into drive, the car remained stuck in reverse. The shift linkage was no longer functioning. I backed the car into a parking spot in the corner of the parking lot. When i stopped the engine i could no longer start the engine as it was stuck in reverse. I called a tow truck. The tow truck driver was able to place the tranmission into neutral (using…
ODI 10545020
Power Train
Took off and pulled into traffic when the transmission quit working. Tried again and it worked. Dangerous. *tr
ODI 10532890
Power Train
Pulled out of work parking lot onto major highway and heard loud clunk from engine area. Car stopped moving forward so i pulled off to side. Put car in park and engine was still running. Put car into drive and nothing happened. Put car in reverse and nothing happened. Loud metal grinding noise coming from engine compartment. Transmission shop said common problem with these transmissions. Cost to rebuild: $4,155. *tr
ODI 10504125
Power Train
Awhile back in the summer of 2009, i notified you about my concern for safety in my 2002 toyota highlander. The car took off for no apparent reason accelerating to an unsafe speed. I was only able to stop by shifting to neutral and slamming on the brakes missing several cars. The feedback i got was the floor mat...which i told the dealer was bull. I believe the problem may be in the computer. I checked all the…
ODI 10302593
Axle Assembly · Power Train
Exc. Vibration in frt. Axle assy. Vibration can only be felt or heard in vehicle cab at the following speeds 38-43, 53-55,61-65 and above. Sometimes at the lower speeds. This vehicle was purchased in commonwealth of p. R. And shipped to the u. S. During the ownership of this vehicle, i have never been able to get any of the dealers in p. R. Or u. S. To repair it. Complained in p.r. And stated tires balanced. Always…
ODI 10168152