One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2005 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2005 Highlander.
Have documented transmission problems since the purchase of the vehicle. Contacted Toyota with my concerns, no help was provided. Transmission failed. Provided Toyota with complaint on oct. 14,2015. And many times before then. Afraid for my life to drive it. Turning, jerking, hesitation in take off. Etc.