ToyotaHighlander2004
  1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Power Train

2004 Toyota Highlander Power Train Problems

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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

BandRecords
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2014 · 187,000 miles

    Power Train

    TRANSMISSION JUMPS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. *TR

    ODI 10618236

  • March 26, 2013 · 103,500 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Vehicle was driven normally and parked. While parked, owner noticed small leak under front axle, investigated and leak appeared to be transmission fluid or antifreeze. Owner drove vehicle next day, parked and noticed leak was larger. Owner took vehicle to dealer next morning and was told the head gasket was failing. Dealer said alternatives were to repair head gasket ($3200+), replace engine or buy another vehicle.…

    ODI 10507360

  • October 4, 2011 · 100,000 miles

    Power Train

    Hesitation during auto transmission gear changes. Engine revs very high then changes gears. *tr

    ODI 10453819

  • June 1, 2004 · 15,000 miles

    Power Train

    Since i purchased my 2004 toyota highlander v6 it has very rough shifts. The transmissions seems to hesitate and lag when i try to accelerate during normal driving speeds, (i feel like i am on a carnival ride). I have had it to 3 different dealership in florida & they all say the same thing ("that this model drives like that" & it's the way you drive") funny though when the mechanic drove it, with me in the car he…

    ODI 10462268