2002 Toyota Highlander Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Toyota Highlander, 0% of the 301 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When one person exits the vehicle and locks their door the second person is stuck. All electric locks are instantly disabled. The only way to exit is to use the manual lock button which will set off the alarm 30 seconds after. The passenger inside has to manually unlock the door, and set off the alarm. The only way to prevent, is to turn the ignition on before exiting, but isn't possible for most passengers. Ts scc”
NHTSA complaint #10004596, filed 2003-01Related recalls
- 04V181000Apr 15, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. When an operator of the vehicle closes the door very…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2001–2004
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Highlander
139 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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