1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Power Train

2010 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
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 30, 2018 · 83,000 miles

    Power Train

    Failure of torque converter clutch solenoid. Solution torque converter replacement. ~80,000 miles on toyota u760e 6-speed transmission. Same transmission used in toyota camry (u760e) was covered by warranty enhancement program - ze5. Manufacturer will not cover any cost of this transmission failure.

    ODI 11097650

  • October 19, 2017 · 100,100 miles

    Power Train · Steering

    When turning steering wheel a clicking noise is heard. There is a tsb out on this problem while vehicle is in motion a noise was heard, and a loud humming noise is coming from the rear. Vehicle was inspected to find problem and differential assembly need to be replaced. There is a tsb out on this problem

    ODI 11039503

  • September 1, 2014 · 31,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Twice in september 2014, as i was approaching a stop light, i pressed the brakes and slowed to nearly a stop. The engine suddenly accelerated very high, and if i had not already had a foot on the brakes, i would have gone into an intersection. The engine was running so high that it was difficult to keep it from moving. I shifted into neutral, came to a complete stop, and while the transmission was in neutral, took…

    ODI 10639837

  • April 10, 2014

    Power Train · Steering

    When steering either left or right during forward or reverse movement of the vehicle, there's a loud clunk noise. *tr

    ODI 10584070

  • June 27, 2013 · 66,000 miles

    Power Train

    The transmission exhibits transmission flare and extremely rough shifting. As the problem progressed i was told i needed a new transmission.

    ODI 10967373

  • July 15, 2010 · 2,250 miles

    Power Train

    We have a brand new toyota highlander (2010) with only 2200 miles on it, we have recently noticed that at highway speeds between 58 - 64 mph, it consistently makes a very noticeable, resonating vibration sound. Car is under warranty and we took it to a toyota dealer to have it checked on 7/15/10. They confirmed the problem but could not identify why it is occurring. They drove another brand new highlander from their…

    ODI 10343513