As the owner of a 2001 Toyota Highlander, You may have some concerns regarding the potential for transmission problems. There have been many complaints and reports with issues related to the tranny of this make and model. The symptoms reported include shaking, shuddering, and grinding noises emanating from the engine compartment. You also may experience the smell of burning, potentially from the exhaust, while driving. There have been some reports of leaking fluids, stuck gear shifters, and slipping of the gears. If the transmission needs to be replaced, it will cost You between $875 and $1845 for parts alone.
Sherri J
July 16, 2020
If the 2001 toyota highlander is having issues with the transmission then you will notice several problems, including shaking or grinding while driving, a burning smell when the vehicle is on, the gears slipping when you shift, the shifter becoming stuck or non responsive, and leaking fluids. This can all lead to a transmission failure which will more or less kill the vehicle.
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