Toyota Highlander Change Vehicle

“No codes but bakes make noise when applied. If the antilock relay is removed the noise stops”

“ABS failed because one of the tone rings in one of the wheel axle (rear passenger side) was broken. Also the ABS sensor for that wheel had to be replaced - apparently due to the seized caliper. A very expensive job. ABS very noisy on this vehicle”

“left rear caliper frozen; part not available at dealer. Toyota part very expensive”

“Frozen caliper had to be replaced”

“Parking brake does not hold sufficiently to pass inspection”

“Parking brake cable froze. Cable needed to be loosened and lubricated”

“This car has had multiple brake repairs for sticking calipers that have ruined rotors. Twice about 2 to 3 months after the 12 month dealer repair warranty for repairs. NOT HAPPY”

“The front brakes had been replaced 12 months ago--total brake work including resurfacing of rotors and new calipers and brake pads. Recently had the same work done again and had to pay again. Car vibrates badly when front brakes are worn. Also, rot”

“front rotors make noise going over rough roads”

“rear rotors replaced at about 80000 miles”

“Entire rotor knuckle had to be replaced due to rust”

“experienced twice now, with warped front brake rotors. first time I had a brake shop remove them and turn them flat again. withing a year, they warped again. so this time I ordered in new rotors and since I was doing that I replaced the pads as well,”

“Each time I press the brake I hear a grinding sound”

“Brakes were making quite a loud noise regularly”

“none out of the ordinary”

“Time for new front brakes”

“new disc brakes”

“Very expensive routine brake work. Normal for age of vehicle”

“needed new brake pads”

“Needed brake job. Normal”

“Normal wear”

“Muffler and pipes have had to be replaced twice, 2nd recently”

“Check engine light comes on. Take it to the dealer for inspection. Dealer finds a hole in the exhaust pipe next to catalytic converter and can't fix the leak without replacing the converter though nothing is wrong with it. Big bucks, over $700. D”

“This is the original exhaust system on this car, minor leaks have occurred that are quickly remedied by my mechanic”

“rusted out”

“Front muffler failed due to age”

“mufflers rust from salt in winter. After market parts are not good”

“makes a noise”

“Original equipment. Suddenly became very noisywith a hole in the muffiler, @204000”

“Cracked pipes and joints had to be professionally repaired”

“The exhaust pipe rotted away at the clamp before the muffler”

“Replaced because of corrosion”

“broken flange behind muffler”

“A small leak developed in the mid pipe area”

“Due to the street salt applied in the Cleveland (OH) area, over time, there were several perforations in the manifold resulting in accelerated deterioration. It thus make a loud noise, and will not likely pass emission inspection come renewal of the”

“Oxigen sensor on manifold needed replacement. Sensor was only $125, but the manifold needed to be retapped for a total of $300”

“Wore out”

“Paint on hood cracking/peeling just aft of windshield. Car parked outside on street”

“Clear coat is peeling and paint is fading on hood and some side areas”

“clear coat is pealing”

“The gold paint is chipping and peeling in various locations throughout the exterior of the SUV”

“with plastic bumper cover any little bump causes paint to chip off”

“Some paint fading below front head lights”

“Paint peeling on roof and hood”

“the paint in the top and the hood”

“extreme rust in area where windshield meets roof. Has caused related issues with windshield stress and cracks”

“Starts to develop rust in the back top area where rack is”

“Both front mudguards cracked and failed. Easy to replace, put had to order rather expensive parts from the dealer”

“The visors on the Highlander drop down suddenly, and it is very distracing to the point of being dangerous for the driver. No obvious fix. Checked online (Toyota Nation, etc.) and find this is a common problem Toyota refuses to address”

“I have to add oil often as there seems to be an oil leak”

“Upper seal leak between engine and transmission,”

“Valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced”

“Replacing a rear motor seal solved this problem”

“Had the oil gasket and valve cover gasket replaced”

“oil leaks and heavy smoking at start up, we are told there is excessive buildup in the engine for these years of toyota”

“may be that after oil. change it was not properly sealed - ongoing problem”

“Upper oil pan leaked. expensive fix”

“Check Engine light indicated an engine sensor failure”

“Engine light stays on. Not able to get resolved. One mechanic thought it wasn't worth the cost to pursue further”

“All exterior brake lights failed repeatedly over last year. Tag lights and both left and right rear brake lights”

“Electrical connectors for the brake lights (on each side) went bad”

“The wiring on one rear brake light is faulty. Replacing the bulb did not fix the problem”

“the controller for the heat/cooling system, for the does not work - not sure were to put this”

“Horn is very stupid on this vehicle - barely can't hear it. Also stupid is the exhaust system - whole exhaust pipe had to be replaced because of the leaking flexi (flexible joint). The heater sensor is hard to control - going from very cold to very h”

“The interior dome light doesn't work all the time”

“check engine light came on, was bad gas cap”

“The Highlander is 12 years old. The seals wore and cracked. I had oil leaks. They had to be replaced at $1100”

“Rear Lift Gate or Window rattle.while traveling on rough road”

“Plastic components on interior of vehicle squeak in cold weather. Also a few rattles on bumpy surfaces”

“Seals are worn out”

“Actually, overall road noise. Some caused by wind, other by contact with road”

“Much wind noise at highway speeds”

“The engine burns oil. The mechanic tells me it has sludge (or gelling). I have not had the engine rebuilt yet and probably won't. Will get rid of it”

“head bolts pulled out of block. this is a known problem with this engine. toyota offered no monetary help”

“Engine leaking oil like crazy beginning at 150k miles. Not why we bought a Toyota”

“Chose not to do this 3,000 repair. Filling up with oil regularly instead. Common problem with 2002 Highlander. Thanks Toyota!!!!”

“Moderate leakage”

“Had to replace the transmission at 152,000. $4000 because AWD. Would have been $2000 if just front wheel drive”

“Transmission completely failed at 175k thoUSnd miles. Replacement cost was $5200. Shop told me that transmissions on these AWD Highlanders and older Lexus with the same transmission fail often”

“Transmission died at about 130k miles and had to be replaced”

“Not a good year for this vehicle. Engine block, transmission, engine mount all gone bad over the years. High dollar repairs”

“Was rebuilt or replaced at the same time the transmission was rebuilt”

“Sensor located on firewall malfunctioned causing the light on my instrument panel to flicker, would occasionally slip out of reverse and would cause cruise control to shut off”