Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

The Power Train problem

Ua80f transmission failure at 100k miles for the 2018 Toyota Highlander se. No warning lights, engine noise (high pitched whine while driving). Took to the dealer and was told the transmission needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

Steering wheel leather is peeling and causing issues with grip. Have a 5 year old and feel very unsafe driving our Highlander with 20k on it that Toyota claims is cosmetic issue. Transmission shudders very badly going up hills and almost stalls out.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

When hit breaks hard. . . I hear a bang/noise from rear of my highlanger. ( dealership admit this is abnormal sound but they can't do anything about it). Transmission shift roughly, not smooth shifting. If car is in drive and im holding breaks car rear starts making banging noise n start shaking.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Toyota Highlander model year vehicles:



Highlander Service Bulletins
Highlander Safety Recalls
Highlander Defect Investigations