2020 Toyota Highlander drivetrain & axles problems
126 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 126 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and in the park position in order for their mother to unload the trunk, the vehicle suddenly rolled away in reverse. The vehicle rolled over their mother. Once the incline of the street was more of a plato the vehicle coasted to a stop.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a whining sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the internal bearings had failed, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: TSB-0008-21 as a possible cause for the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Toyota Highlander
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints