Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2009 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transfer Case problems |
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. While turning at approximately 5 mph in snowy conditions, the vehicle became stuck in the snow. The vehicle was able to reverse but would not accelerate forward. Read details...
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The vehicle suddenly lost power on the highway. The car was still running, but there was no power to the wheels. The front differential had failed due to a leak in the front of the transfer case. This failure caused the transmission to fail as well. Read details...