Toyota Highlander owners have reported 1,057 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 (850 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (107 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Car experiences pulling, squealing, and eventually just completely stopped in the middle of the road. Car is 7 years old w/ ~90k miles and was serviced at the dealership until the most recent inspection. Towed to nearest shop and transmission is shot. Similar to every other complaint listed online. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 22 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. Read details...
The transmission failed suddenly. Read details...
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...
Transfer case making rotational bearing noise fluid have lots of metal debri Read details...