Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2001 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems |
I was backing out of the garage when the car accelerated. I kept hitting the brake and it finally stopped. I put the car back into drive and it accelerated again. I tried hitting the brake and it wouldn't stop until it hit the garage door. Read details...
As my wife was slowing the vehicle to a stop in a parking lot, the vehicle seemed to experience an acceleration on its own. She felt as if the accelerator got stuck so she immediately pressed brake with her left foot and accelerator with the right foot in an effort to 'release' the accelerator Read details...
Harmonic noise from beneath car at 30 mph with power applied, similar noise, of lessened magitude at 60 mph. Dealer replaced rear differential and then transmission. Noise remains. Dealer says Lexus rx300, with same transmission, has had same problem. Unknown cause as yet. Read details...