Power Train Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 913 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (708 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (106 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Toyota Highlander

The Power Train problem

2023 Toyota Highlander w au80 transmission whinning noises when accelerating. 69000k miles, serviced at emerson Toyota, scheduled transmission check at 57000k miles, technician stated slight whinning was normal   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving to the dealer for a service appointment, the vehicle made an abnormally high-pitched sound. The vehicle was diagnosed with a ua80 transmission failure. No further information was available.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission failed suddenly.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and accelerating, the vehicle made an abnormal buzzing and clunking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Transfer case making rotational bearing noise fluid have lots of metal debri   Read details...




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