Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2004 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Toyota Highlander

The Automatic Transmission problem

Car hesitates and suddenly surges forward. The is the 2nd time this has occurred in the past 3 months. The first time was near my garage and fortunately the car only traveled several feet forward before hitting the corner of the garage and coming to a stop. Last Sunday, I was leaving a parking lot.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

2004 Toyota Highlander hesitation in the transmission. Dealer said it was "normal", but I see complaints have been filed and the NHTSA is contemplating a formal investigation. My Highlander hesitates every time I remove my foot from the gas and quickly reapply it.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Transmission jumps at different speeds   Read details...


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