2002 Toyota Highlander engine problems
The 2002 Toyota Highlander has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“MAY 17, 2002, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 3 MONTH OLD 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. I WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON HIGHWAY 80 WEST BOUND BETWEEN DAVIS, CA AND SAN FRANCISCO CA AT 8:30 AM. ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT FROM EYE WITNESSES, MY VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY WITHOUT ANY BRAKE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Highlander engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.