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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	622141
Internal NHTSA #	10184681
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	14/09/06
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a new 2005 toyota highlander 4wd. After 45k miles the 4wd transfer case began to leak gear oil and transmission fluid. I noticed this since i do all my own oil changes on the vehicle. No harm was done, but i have brought the same problem to the dealership 5 times. Each time they stated that they have repaired the problem. However, without fail several months later i am still experiencing the problem. Toyota's customer service was not very friendly or helpful. One representative stated that the dealership really did not have the tools to properly fix the transfer case seals properly. My safety issue: if this transfer case fails again and i do not notice it, then i fear that the vehicle could be sent into an uncontrollable spin or even worse. Thus far toyota has replaced the transfer case twice and the transmission once with a re-manufactured transmission. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CITRA, FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	22/01/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	55
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Dealer's name	DELUCA TOYOTA
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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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