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2002 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (63%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Toyota Highlander brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (57%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

128000 mi

US $390
Serpentine belt replacement; drivers' side front caliper seized and replaced. 
116300 mi

US $200
Rear calipers were seized, rear brakes were not working at all, replaced both rear calipers and rotors, replaced rear pads as well. 
154100 mi

US $650
Replacement (non-OEM) parking brake broke apart and required replacement. 
177000 mi

US $536
Rotors, pads, calipers 
119500 mi

US $300
Replaced noisy/misaligned driver side rear brake caliper. 120,000 mile maintenance done on same trip. 
78000 mi

US $850
Required new front calipers + pads and rotors all around. 3 days in the shop-first 2 days at dealer who couldn't diagnose a vibration/grumble problem. 

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2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $600
calipers sticking, causing car to wobble when braking plus rotors wore out as a result. 

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2002 Toyota Highlander Brake Problems

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