Transmission Minor
Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.
What Owners Say
“Hesitates then shifts in the 1st 2nd and 2nd to 3rd range. Will not accelerate smoothly but drops into "passing mode" even when with very little pressure on the accelerator. Rough shifts when accelerating after slowing for an intersection, especially on left turns”
Elizabeth C., NC (2017 Toyota Highlander LE 3.5-L V6)“Lack of power and high RPMs”
Anonymous, GA (2017 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5-L V6)“Transmission did not shift at a normal rpm and had to be reprogrammed after I had the dealer look for common vehicle problems”
Anonymous, OH (2017 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)“I am n ot an automotive technician and have no idea how the computer interfaces with the transmission”
Elizabeth C., NC (2017 Toyota Highlander LE 3.5-L V6)“the vehicle sifted lousy, revved high, saw Consumer reports also saw that, and toyota did an ecu update. I did that update, still think this transmission shifts poorly. Very disappointed”
Craig M., IL (2017 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)“Transmission leaked after 3 months, leading to a rebuild and then eventual replacement of the transmission”
Anonymous, FL (2017 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5-L V6)
“new 8-speed transmission is not smooth and very clunky shifting, particularly from cold start”
Anonymous, NC (2017 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5-L V6)