| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
Chart based on 62 repairs.
2002 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 37 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 FWD
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Fuel-oxegyn sensor replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Mass airflow sensor faulty - replaced. |
| 112 mi US $100 |
Thermostat faulty - replaced |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $7 |
Oxygen Sensor nuts came loose and had an exhaust leak |
| 116000 mi US $100 |
Check engine with a P1135 code. Replaced Fuel/Air Sensor in exhaust pipe. Sensor is near back of engine. |
| 121000 mi US $110 |
Exhaust leak. Front exhaust flex pipe separated. I replaced the pipe and two gaskets. Had to cut bolts off. |
| 190000 mi US $800 |
Unplugged and replaced intake filter |
| 58548 mi US $300 |
Replace Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor |
| 64329 mi US $300 |
Car wouldn't hold idle. Cleaned Throttle body and FI system. No cause found. |
| 147100 mi US $757 |
Water pump replacement, belts, ignition work, battery. |
| 157000 mi US $20 |
replaced exhaust pipe |
| 190000 mi US $150 |
flex pipe |
| 134000 mi US $436 |
Dealer left valve cover bolts loose after replacing timing belt. Oil leakage, loss of oil. |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
Engine sludge required multiple oil changes, flush and inspections. Will need to replace valve covers, PCV valve and valve cover gaskets |
| 149300 mi US $400 |
Replacing defective valve covers and PCV valve |
| 153600 mi US $434 |
New PCV valve, new spark plugs, water pump, timing belt. |
| 155000 mi | Replaced rear valve cover and gasket due to defective design. Cover was not replaced 4 months ago |
| 101300 mi US $177 |
Exhaust leak. Replaced rear gasket on converter assembly. |
| 106000 mi US $337 |
Replaced oxygen sensor, part no. 89465-49075. |
| 110500 mi | Exhaust pinhole leak. Welded by Midas .... no charge. |
| 118400 mi US $530 |
Replaced air/fuel ratio sensor. |
| 122000 mi US $2064 |
Fuel tank leak. Replaced tank and regulator. |
| 101000 mi | Service indicated the check engine light came on due to a damaged gas cap which was replaced. Light is now back on again so the car is going back in tomorrow. Vacuum hose was not attached correctly causing the check engine light to come on. No charge for resolution. |
| 220000 mi US $400 |
replace fuel sensor |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 169500 mi US $200 |
Changed Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2.rnStill has not resolved all the Engine codes being reported. |
| 117400 mi US $600 |
One oxygen sensor failed. |
| 142000 mi | Car emits puff of white smoke on cold start |
| 129700 mi US $603 |
P0420 and P0430 engine light codes. Replaced O2 sensors. |
| 157600 mi US $2500 |
Engine header bolts worn to where required torque not possible. Machinest bore new holes into engine block so that new bolts could take hold. The overall problem caused by this was engine coolant leaking all over. Old and worn out water pump replaced. |
| 161400 mi US $75 |
Engine was idling slow. Cleaned throttle control mechanism. |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $200 |
car misfiring after oil change. replaced ignition coil |
| 113000 mi | engine light on. mechanic indicated possible sensor error. decided not to replace possible problem due to cost |
| 134000 mi US $180 |
One of the ignition coils required replacement |
| 131900 mi | one of ignition coils required replacement |
| 143000 mi | ignition coil replaced last January was defective. replaced again. |
| 146000 mi US $100 |
replaced drive belt |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.
