Complaint 2203445
2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER • POWER TRAIN • incident Mar 29, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 2203445
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER
- Model Year
- 2021
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Incident Date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Date Received
- May 5, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
POWER TRAIN
Owner Narrative
I noticed transmission whining shortly after purchasing on 3/12/24. Odometer reading at purchase 62,347. I justified whining to myself as luck of the draw. Until a few months ago I started hearing grinding noise coming from the transmission. Had transmission diagnosed at Lancaster Toyota on 4/22/2026. Approximate odometer reading, 78,700. Was told that a replacement transmission was needed. Cost 9,526.17 No warning lamps or messages appeared. Transmission type UA80F SN A4A20J O 4195
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