Toyota Highlander owners have reported 4 problems related to transmission fluid leaking (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the Highlander.
Transaxle vent is leaking transmission fluid onto exhaust, potential of catastraphic transmission failure due to total sudden loss of transmission fliud. Leak is cause by a defective seal.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that he noticed transmission fluid leaking from the transmission. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Kmj.
My 2004 Toyota Highlander limited v6 developed substantial transmission/ transaxle leak at 56,000 miles. Transmission fluid was able to leak into the front transaxles and then onto the ground. Toyota is aware that the #2 axel seal is at fault as it is well reported. The repair was over $2,000. I fixed mine, but am concerned about those that won't be fixed. I am concerned that if the transmission leaks out in total would the resulting transmission failure result in injury.
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2004 Toyota Highlander with awd and 4 cyl. Vehicle is leaking transmission fluid at 67,500 miles. Dealership say that Toyota will not help with this problem as it as the warranty expired at 60,000 miles. I bought this vehicle due to the expected reliability of a Toyota product, but it appears that Toyota does not stand behind their product. My other vehicle is a Lexus RX 300 which I love, but I will be hard pressed to buy another Toyota product in the future after this experience.