One problem related to brake light on has been reported for the 2002 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2002 Highlander.
The left brake lights on my 2002 Toyota Highlander limited edition 4 wheel drive do not work. I changed the bulbs and they still do not work. I have researched possible causes and found hundreds of other consumers have had the same problems. This is a dangerous defect in that it arose suddenly, for no reason, and compromises the safety of the vehicles ability to warn other drivers that the car is braking. I am disappointed that Toyota has not recalled the car for what appears to be a significant malfunction.