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2002 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (62%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2002 Toyota Highlander repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 56 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
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015110000 miUS $300 | Fuel-oxegyn sensor replaced. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Nov 2010161423 miUS $3658 | Would not change out of 1st gear. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States May 2015 - Feb 2025 | |||
| Nov 2015106600 miUS $200 | Battery replaced - would not hold a charge after storage for several months. Driver-side sun visor replaced - would not stay up. | ||
| Feb 2018114000 miUS $300 | Mass airflow sensor faulty - replaced. Rear center-mount brake light bulb burned out - replaced. | ||
| Jan 2019112 miUS $100 | Thermostat faulty - replaced | ||
| Mar 2022122000 miUS $7 | Replaced burned out left rear brake light. | ||
| Nov 2024129000 miUS $450 | Dead AC/ventilation head unit replaced with refurbished unit purchased on eBay. | ||
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015128000 miUS $390 | Serpentine belt replacement; drivers' side front caliper seized and replaced. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013131000 miUS $1880 | Left front hub bearing. I asked Toyota to replace the remaining 3 hub bearings because I still heard the same noise that I heard the first time I took the car in; thinking it was another bearing. However after doing all that I still hear the noise when slowing down | ||
| Nov 2014147100 miUS $757 | Water pump replacement, belts, ignition work, battery. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Mar 2015114000 miUS $7 | Oxygen Sensor nuts came loose and had an exhaust leak | ||
| Jun 2015116000 miUS $100 | Check engine with a P1135 code. Replaced Fuel/Air Sensor in exhaust pipe. Sensor is near back of engine. | ||
| Jul 2015116300 miUS $200 | Rear calipers were seized, rear brakes were not working at all, replaced both rear calipers and rotors, replaced rear pads as well. | ||
| Feb 2016121000 miUS $110 | Exhaust leak. Front exhaust flex pipe separated. I replaced the pipe and two gaskets. Had to cut bolts off. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2018157000 miUS $20 | replaced exhaust pipe | ||
| Mar 2022190000 miUS $150 | flex pipe | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013134000 miUS $436 | Dealer left valve cover bolts loose after replacing timing belt. Oil leakage, loss of oil. | ||
| Jun 2014136000 miUS $200 | Engine sludge required multiple oil changes, flush and inspections. Will need to replace valve covers, PCV valve and valve cover gaskets | ||
| Oct 2015149300 miUS $400 | Replacing defective valve covers and PCV valve | ||
| Aug 2016153600 miUS $434 | New PCV valve, new spark plugs, water pump, timing belt. | ||
| Dec 2016155000 mi | Replaced rear valve cover and gasket due to defective design. Cover was not replaced 4 months ago | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Mar 2005 | Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Montana, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014154100 miUS $650 | Replacement (non-OEM) parking brake broke apart and required replacement. | ||
| Sep 2016177000 miUS $536 | Rotors, pads, calipers | ||
| Feb 2018190000 miUS $800 | Replaced transmission fluid Unplugged and replaced intake filter | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Oregon, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Aug 2010101000 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. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in West Virginia, United States May 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010220000 miUS $400 | replace fuel sensor | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Apr 2014101300 miUS $930 | Exhaust leak. Replaced rear gasket on converter assembly. Passenger side rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced left and right rear shock absorber assemblies and associated support assemblies. | ||
| Dec 2014106000 miUS $337 | Replaced oxygen sensor, part no. 89465-49075. | ||
| Jan 2015100500 miUS $103 | Passenger side sun visor would not stay up. Replaced visor. | ||
| Jul 2015110500 mi | Exhaust pinhole leak. Welded by Midas .... no charge. | ||
| Aug 2016118400 miUS $530 | Replaced air/fuel ratio sensor. | ||
| Oct 2016119500 miUS $300 | Replaced noisy/misaligned driver side rear brake caliper. 120,000 mile maintenance done on same trip. | ||
| Feb 2017122000 miUS $2064 | Fuel tank leak. Replaced tank and regulator. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 200858548 miUS $300 | Replace Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor | ||
| Mar 200964329 miUS $300 | Car wouldn't hold idle. Cleaned Throttle body and FI system. No cause found. | ||
| Mar 201178000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201179000 mi | AC light would blink when the car drove through very rainy conditions, and the AC would cut off for a few seconds. Supposedly was some sort of accessory belt clutch relay, but a new relay never solved the problem. In very cold temps (below 10-15 degrees F) the Airbag light would come on until the car got warmed up. Supposedly this indicated that there was a faulty airbag sensor, but Toyota never really fixed it. "Couldn't reproduce" was their usual diagnosis. Slight squeak from the steering column in cold temps. | ||
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2013156000 mi | My AC was blowing hot and cold. An internet search suggested that the most common reason for this is a broken temperature control knob cable. Sure enough that was my issue and was resolved for $0. | ||
| Oct 2014169500 miUS $200 | Changed Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2.rnStill has not resolved all the Engine codes being reported. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2011117400 miUS $600 | One oxygen sensor failed. | ||
| Jun 2013142000 mi | Car emits puff of white smoke on cold start | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Oct 2011121000 mi | AC/Heat would blow intermittent, and flip back between hot and cold. $600+ repair quoted to replace circuit board. Self repair performed by pulling off AC control knob and tightening a very loose nut. No intermittent problems since. | ||
| Aug 2012129700 miUS $603 | P0420 and P0430 engine light codes. Replaced O2 sensors. | ||
| Feb 2015157600 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2015161400 miUS $75 | Engine was idling slow. Cleaned throttle control mechanism. | ||
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2010105000 miUS $600 | calipers sticking, causing car to wobble when braking plus rotors wore out as a result. | ||
| Nov 2010113000 miUS $200 | car misfiring after oil change. replaced ignition coil | ||
| Dec 2010113000 mi | engine light on. mechanic indicated possible sensor error. decided not to replace possible problem due to cost | ||
| Jun 2012134000 miUS $180 | One of the ignition coils required replacement | ||
| Jan 2013131900 mi | one of ignition coils required replacement | ||
| Mar 2013143000 mi | ignition coil replaced last January was defective. replaced again. | ||
| Sep 2013146000 miUS $100 | replaced drive belt | ||
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