CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Toyota Highlander has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA, including 24 crashes, 6 fires, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (124 reports).
2002 Toyota Highlander recalls
Most common 2002 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 301 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 124 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 16 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
What owners report
MY AIR BAG LITE KEEPS POPING ON
I SAW SOMEONE STEAL MY CAR AND TOLD THEM THEY HACKED. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD SLOW UP AND DOWN. BURNING OF THE ELECTRICS WHEN TRY TO CHARGE. CAR STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CAR GOING ON AND OFF. THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, TURNING BACK ON. SPEED CONTROL MESSING UP. SECURITY WARNING GOING UP AND DOWN.. BATTERY WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF. CAR LOCKS GOING ON AND OFF. COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR. *TR
ACCELERATOR STICIKING. VEHICLE ACCELERATES AT 4000 TO 5000 RPMS HAD VEHICE TOWED TO TOYOTA OF BEDFORD 440-809-8399
WHILE DRIVING HOME THE CAR ACCELERATED ON IT,S OWN AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP WITHOUT REARENDING ANOTHER CAR WITHALL THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR AS A MECHANIC I REPAIRED THE BODY ON MY OWN AFTER MAKING REPAIRS I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FROM THE SHOP I WORK AT TO MY HOUSE THE CAR WAS IDLING A LITTLE HIGH .I RETURNED TOWARD WORK THE NEXT MORNING TO SCAN THE CAR FOR HIGH IDLE .THE CAR ACCELERATED TO OVER 100 MPH WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATER AND BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF TOSTOP IT I HAD IT TOWED TO WORK I SCAN IT AND FOUND CODE C1203 WHICH IS A COMUNICATION FAULT FROM THE ECM TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLLER WHILE RESEARCHING THE CODE I FOUND THAT MY CAR FELL UNDER A CLA
DRIVER SIDE VISOR HAS 2 POSITIONS ONLY. DOWN OR UP. CANNOT ADJUST FOR TALLER DRIVERS.
2002 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2002 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota Highlander: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 301 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (124), Vehicle Speed Control (31), Structure (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Toyota Highlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.