Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

The Power Train problem

Toyota piston and ring defect. My 2012 Toyota Highlander engine has defective pistons and rings that have led to excessive oil consumption and the potential for a serious accidents as it causes the engine to lose compression and conk out, all of a sudden, in traffic, and costly repair for us   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

My vehicle was fine no noise nothing all of sudden the transmission fail to shift gears   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she attempted to brake but the vehicle accelerated rapidly instead. She attempted to apply the brake however the brake pedal had become very stiff.   Read details...


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