Complaint 2192691
2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER • POWER TRAIN • incident Mar 1, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2192691
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER
- Model Year
- 2017
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Incident Date
- Mar 1, 2026
- Date Received
- Apr 1, 2026
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
POWER TRAIN
Owner Narrative
The component that has been deemed in need of replacement is the UA80 8-speed transmission. It is available for inspection as of today's date, April 1, 2026. My and my family's safety has been put at risk of the transmission failing, especially at highway speeds. The problem was reproduced and diagnosed at both a local repair garage in Westwood, MA and the Nucar Toyota dealership in Norwood, MA. Both facilities inspected the transmission, heard a high-pitched whining noise, and determined it was irreparable and needs to be replaced. This high-pitched whining noise is a known and well-documented problem with these transmissions and needs to be included in a widespread manufacturer's recall.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.