2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
335
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
The 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER has received a total of 335 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibility (108 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (29 complaints), and Structure (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, potentially affecting up to 521,165 vehicles.
Recall 04V181000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 366,572 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 02V208000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 154,593 vehicles affected
Defect: ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TEST...
Consequence: IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
335 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01605 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP BECOMES LOOSE OR COMES OFF EASILY. *TT
01305 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FUEL INJECTOR TICKING NOISE. UPDATE. *TT ORIGINAL. *TT
BO01603 — STRUCTURE:BODY
FRONT DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP. *TT
00103 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
RIGHT REAR AXLE SQUEAK NOISE. *TT *JB
00502 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NEW ACCESSORY HOOD PROTECTOR SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
TC02013 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO CORRECT THE POSITION OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE BREATHER HOSE CLAMP. *TT
TMSNTC02146 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ORVR VALVE BREATHER HOSE CLAMP. *TT
NV00802 — SEATS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING FRONT SEAT BACK NOISE. *TT
AX00202 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORY TRAILER WIRE HARNESS. *SLC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- 1997 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
- 1998 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
- 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 158 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (current)
- 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 316 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 335 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 289 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 344 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 159 complaints
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