NHTSA Complaint #11693324 — 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693324
Vehicle	2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 4, 2025
Date Filed	October 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While on the freeway vehicle stalled when accelerating and engine stopped, I had to pull over to the side of the road to avoid accident. Turned vehicle back on and started making a whinning noise. Vehicle was taken in and found out the transmission is no good at 89k. Also found out that a lot of people that purchased this vehicle are having the same issue.

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