NHTSA Complaint #11697322 — 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11697322
Vehicle	2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 1, 2025
Date Filed	November 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The 8 speed automatic transmission is failing at 100k miles. Whining noises are heard and after being taken to Toyota dealerships mechanic, we were told that the gear mesh or bearing is bad and that we'll need to replace the transmission. We were told that many other highlanders have experienced the same issues. No light popped up before or during driving while the transmission is whining.

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