2002 Toyota Highlander Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 301 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 301 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Highlander. The contact purchased the vehicle in 2007. The vehicle was purchased with the wrong size tires, per a firestone dealer. The dealer refused to replace the tires. The contact has purchased 4 new tires. He also stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash per a local mechanic. The wrong tire size was 215/70/15 and the correct tire size he purchased from firestone was 195/70/16. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10314651, filed 2010-02, 30,000 miles“2002 Toyota Highlander. Consumer states problem with vehicle tires the consumer stated one of the tires he had put on the vehicle were punctured. The consumer stated he had the goodyear road hazard protection plan. The consumer stated later in the day, when he contacted goodyear, to check the status, he was informed that the tires were worn and needed to be replaced immediately. The consumer stated he only had 110,000 miles and only 9,000 new miles on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360908, filed 2010-10“2002 Toyota Highlander tires made noises and vibrated in the steering wheel. The vehicle could not be balanced. The dealer determined that this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle is still under warranty. The tire were noisy and the consumer had them replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10170138, filed 2006-09Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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