Complaints
335
Crashes
27
Fires
8
Injuries
26
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1108 complaints
VISIBILITY
Avg mileage:70,557 mi
#229 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:85,327 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:2
#323 complaints
STRUCTURE
Avg mileage:55,925 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 108 | — | — | 70,557 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 29 | 11 | 2 | 85,327 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 23 | — | — | 55,925 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | — | — | 88,563 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2 | — | 21,337 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 | — | 1 | 86,652 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 1 | 3 | 90,203 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 1 | — | 59,517 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4 | — | 105,619 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | — | 95,531 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 132,148 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 108,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 86,339 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | 1 | — | 62,425 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 71,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 132,525 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 40,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 24,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 3 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 69,337 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 3 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | 1 | 55,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi |
Other Toyota Highlander Years
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