ToyotaHighlander2002
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2002 Toyota Highlander Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 2, 2014 · 150,000 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contacts owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would leak antifreeze and the temperature gauge warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

    ODI 10617928

  • November 27, 2011 · 100,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    A couple of months ago white smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. Last week, on a trip within 400 miles of my home, the engine and vsc light came on intermittently. I immediately called toyota and was told that the car could stop suddenly and leave us stranded so i made an appt for monday morning. The car rode very rough for the last two hours and it seemed as if it is ready to stall anytime. Toyota charged me $…

    ODI 10438512

  • November 22, 2011 · 109,200 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle has toyota 2az-fe (2.4 l) 4 cylinder engine. Oil & coolant leaking from back of engine. Head bolts on main gasket failed. In searching internet, countless other owners have unfortunately experienced the same failure which is due to an inherent design problem by toyota. Bolts between gasket and main engine block fail and cannot be repaired or replaced. Have to buy and install a new engine. Called toyota usa…

    ODI 10437708

  • August 10, 2009 · 56,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I noticed coolant leaking from underneath the plastic into intake manifold in the rear of the engine. I brought it in for repair and the mechanic said he noticed a large piece of foam rubber between the intake manifold and the engine block and head.the leak was behind the foam piece. The only option to discover the source of this leak was to remove the plastic intake manifold, which the mechanic did. After this was…

    ODI 10281457

  • July 19, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Have regularly maintained my vehicle with all required and suggested toyota maintenance schedules, through the dealership, and with only 68,000 miles, i now have learned i have an oil leak between the motor & transmission. *jb

    ODI 10197962

  • May 15, 2006

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2002 toyota highlander stall-reduce speed to 1000/2000 rpm and shut off engine during cold/hot weather. *jb

    ODI 10158290

  • August 12, 2004 · 41,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving oil pressure warning light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to overheat. *ak

    ODI 10090293

  • June 15, 2003 · 18,939 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The engine oil light was coming on when braking. I had recently had the oil changed. The engine was also emitting a white smoke when starting the car. Oil was showing about 1/2 quart low on initial inspection. It took two trips to the dealer for them to finally discover internal oil gelling. No information was given by the dealer about previous problems with this vehicle and engine gelling.

    ODI 10069258

  • January 1, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I bought a new toyota highlander in 2002. I'm not sure about the exact year, but i'm guessing in 2004-5, i also experienced the sudden racing accelerator problem around 4 times. Each time i was able to pull over and put the car in neutral while the engine raced. I turned the engine off, and it worked properly after restarting. It hasn't happened in the last maybe 5 years. I reported this to the toyota dealer, and…

    ODI 10313520

  • May 17, 2002 · 1,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    May 17, 2002, i was in a car accident with my 3 month old 2002 toyota highlander. I was traveling in the right hand lane on highway 80 west bound between davis, ca and san francisco ca at 8:30 am. According to the police report from eye witnesses, my vehicle left the roadway without any brake lights, went through a cyclone fence, continued .10 miles and down into a ravine. Brake lights never came on and the car…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10318290