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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEGD21A520••••••2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER
That is about average for the 2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER — 6 complaints per build across 39 builds.
6on this build
223on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 1Structure 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Visibility/wiperAug 2016
Sun visors fall down while driving. At any given time while driving both sunvisors will fall completely down obstructing view of the road ahead. Very dangerous.toyota will not recall
Power TrainOct 2007
Toyota 2002 highlander automatic transmission failed at 77,754 miles. Replaced by dealer under extended warranty after paying $50 deductible. This is a common problem and needs a recall. Toyota refuses to acknowledge that they have a problem. Cost to replace without warrantee…
StructureSep 2007
The sun visor on the driver side will not stay in place. This is a major safety hazard as it falls into the driver's line of site while the vehicle is in motion
TiresFeb 2007
The contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact purchased the vehicle in 2007. The vehicle was purchased with the wrong size tires, per a firestone dealer. The dealer refused to replace the tires. The contact has purchased 4 new tires. He also stated that the vehicle was…
VisibilityJan 2006
Toyota highlander 2002 driver side visor does remain in position. It falls to full downward position, blocking view to road
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEGD21A520040580 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.