Overview & Reviews

Toyota's car-based Highlander SUV receives no changes this year.

• Roomy interior, car-like ride and handling, spunky V6 engine.

• Rear seat is uncomfortably low, no third-row seat, limited towing and off-road abilities.

User Reviews:

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  The Perfect Car! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Pawdoc - January 1 - 10:00 am

  In 2001 I discovered the Toyota Sequoia, and I watched as it increased 10K in price in 14 mos. Then I found the Highlander. It is the perfect combination of truck, performance, reliability, safety, cargo, quality, and comfort available for the price. Expensive? Perhaps, but compared to EVERYTHING else its a steal. If you have 50K for a car, get a Sequoia, but if you have 50K, why not just get the Lexus! For the rest of us - Highlander!!

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  Good car - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Highlanderfan - December 20 - 2:00 am

  Now have over 20,000 miles on our Highlander and still love it. We also own a Lexus LS400 but always take the Highlander on trips. Not sure why, but just seem to prefer the Highlander. Is it perfect? No, but it really is a nice road car. Handles well, power is decent and has plenty of room for the two of us. Negatives: too much road noise for "limited" type vehicle. Should have power passenger seat. Would be nice to have opening rear window. Sound system could definitely be improved.

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  A mix of strong and weak points - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Dave N. - December 16 - 3:46 pm

  My lease on this Highlander runs out soon and I am undecided whether I should buy it, or turn it in. Its been very reliable, with one odd recurring problem: if you dont tighten the gas cap completely, a light comes on to indicate a problem with the emission controls. To get it reset, you have to take the vehicle to a dealer! It is heavy and feels ponderous. Fuel efficiency (19 mpg) is OK for a two-ton vehicle, but acceleration is mediocre even with the V6. The seats are not very comfortable on long trips. The controls on the steering column are confusing at night. The deep, narrow console between the front seats is horrible; stuff at the bottom is impossible to reach!

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  Great SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By xyz - November 29 - 2:36 am

  Excelent suv. NO problems

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  Toyota Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Leslie Vieau - November 24 - 2:00 am

  Vehicle has performed perfectly in all weather and including in deep mud. Skid control is excellent on wet surfaces. Power is good. Very quiet.

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  Nice - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Great - September 11 - 12:36 am

  Just bought this vehicle for my wife to cart around our 2 boys and already love it. Compared to newer American vehicles we test drove, it was built much, MUCH better. I hope it gives us the longevity others say they have. We bought with 50k miles... how sad to say that this vehicle in the test drive had a better ride to it than the 09 American vehicles we test drove? GREAT resale value as well. No junk vehicle here!

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  Excellent, quiet and reliable - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By RS - August 8 - 10:46 am

  Car still rides quiet (make sure to use quiet riding tires), has had very few problems that required any major work. Gives 18 city, 22 highway in Summers at speed limit. Take 10% off in CT winters. My car was built in Japan. Only brakes and scheduled maintenance work have been needed. Had engine check light come on after maintenance, but mechanic reset it at no charge. Battery needed change after 6 years. On the negative side, I the old tires wore out unevenly. Now I get them aligned annually. Great SUV. Will buy again if mileage is improved significantly without too much loss of power. This SUV still looks modern in styling and finish.

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  Another Toyota Winner - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Harry - August 7 - 10:00 am

  I was a little apprehensive about the Highlander at first - but after 6 months of driving this vehicle is a real winner! I know its a SUV that that will never see more than a dirt road but it doesnt need too. The majority of the SUV buyers over pay for off-road capabilities that they never use. Stop pretending and save some money.

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  Great vehicle!!! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By DaveZ - August 2 - 2:00 am

  I am in sales. I bought this vehicle for my job because of perceived reliability. I have not been disappointed. This SUV has NEVER been back to the dealer for anything other than normal service work. I love it and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone with SUV needs/wants and with a requirement for undying reliability. For several 000s less than a Lexus you can have all the same basic features, more room and the confidence that you are driving one of the best SUVs ever built. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned for my job. I drive over 30,000 miles/yr. through all kinds of weather and I have never been let down... BUY IT!

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  200k Miles on Mine! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By virginiagirl1 - July 15 - 2:14 am

  I bought this car new in 2002 and now have 200,000 miles on it, which to me is amazing. Ive owned a couple of Toyotas in the past (Celica, Corolla, Camry), but this one has lasted the longest. No problems except AC knob broke last year and cost $900 to repair/replace (had to remove dash to replace a knob? That doesnt make sense to me). I know its on borrowed time, so am looking to replace soon....Also own a 2008 HL limited, but I like this "original" better.