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2002 Toyota Highlander Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Toyota Highlander has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 1 latches & locks-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Toyota Highlander

Visibility
136
Engine
29
Speed Control
28
Other
21
Structure
20
Powertrain
18
Brakes
15
Airbags
14
Electrical
12
Lights
11
Suspension
6
Tires
6
Latches & Locks
4
Seat Belts
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Latches & Locks Recalls

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

CERTAIN 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 D...

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI PURACHASE MY TOYOTA SEQUOIA IN AUGUST 2003 FOR THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVE T...
Jun 5, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOOR HANDLE ON INSIDE OF DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOOR. UNFORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED W...
Jan 11, 2003LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESPLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ON TOYOTA SEQUOIAS EASILY BREAK OFF, VERY FLIMSY. THIS COULD LEAD TO SOMEONE G...
Jan 1, 1970LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWHEN ONE PERSON EXITS THE VEHICLE AND LOCKS THEIR DOOR THE SECOND PERSON IS STUCK. ALL ELECTRIC LOC...

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