NHTSA Complaint #11698302 — 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11698302
Vehicle	2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 20, 2025
Date Filed	November 8, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Transmission failed at 143,000 miles. Initially vehicle lost acceleration and would not go over 60mph. Then vehicle would not go into drive, and instead rolled backwards. Vehicle was towed to dealership where they provided a report saying it needed a new transmission that would cost $9,000. No warning lights were ever present on vehicle, it just stopped operating.

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