2002 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Toyota Highlander — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 29, 2019
“The ac likes to blow hot air when in the max ac setting and the temp knob being in the coldest position. Nut being the temp setting gauge comes loose causing the ac to blow hot air. Happens anytime if parked or driving.”
filed Apr 14, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 Highlander | 12 | 7% |
| 2022 Highlander | 16 | 7% |
| 2021 Highlander | 25 | 5% |
| 2020 Highlander | 16 | 5% |
| 2019 Highlander | 55 | 12% |
| 2018 Highlander | 24 | 9% |
| 2017 Highlander | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 Highlander | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 Highlander | 51 | 27% |
| 2014 Highlander | 35 | 26% |
| 2013 Highlander | 25 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.