2002 Toyota Highlander Automatic Transmission Problems
- 6
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission went out in the middle of a busy interstate. Just a week earlier, the dealer told me they cold find nothing wrong with the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10329760
Automatic Transmission
At 108k miles, my 2002 toyota highlander transmission went out and had to be replaced. Whatever happened to toyotas lasting to 200k miles, like in the commercials? I'll never be able to jump up and be the one proclaiming how many miles my toyota has now! I'm very disappointed, as i bought this vehicle expecting to drive it well beyond 100k miles and with further research, apparently i'm not the only disappointed…
ODI 10341934
Automatic Transmission
With only 106,000 miles on my highlander, the transmission has failed and needs to completely be replaced. A $4600 repair right before christmas. I am in tears. The dealership didn't seem very surprised that this would occur. Ironic? But the transmission specialist i went to for a second opinion said this should never have happened. He advised even proper maintenance wouldn't have prevented this kind of failure.…
ODI 10296019
Automatic Transmission
I am financing a 2002 toyota highlander. On 6/25/09 while driving on a major service road, i heard a large thump sound. I tried to pull over to make sure that i did not hit anything or blow a tire. Once that i saw that everything seemed okay, i proceeded into my vehicle and put the car into drive when i stepped on the gas the car just revved and it stayed into position, i kept changing gears not knowing what was…
ODI 10276712
Automatic Transmission
Toyota 2002 highlander automatic transmission failed at 77,754 miles. Replaced by dealer under extended warranty after paying $50 deductible. This is a common problem and needs a recall. Toyota refuses to acknowledge that they have a problem. Cost to replace without warrantee would have been $4290. The car now has 138,235 miles on it and based on other drivers' experience and history i could be facing another auto…
ODI 10411601
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle shifted out of park without warning. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10061049