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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  Review after 600 mi. - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Shaw - May 10 - 10:00 am

  9.5 overall review. Handles like a 4000 lb, fwd car should handle, very smooth and surefooted.

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  Simply Irresistable! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By toyota girl - April 26 - 1:46 am

  This is a wonderful car. I bought mine brand new and I now have 79,000 miles on it. It has never needed anything other than a new battery and one new set of tires. I changed my tires to Toyo as I think they handle better. I treat my cars good and have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. It looks great, but better yet it runs great. Thats the thing about Toyotas. They just run. I hate cars that break down constantly on the side of the road, and its never even a consideration with this car. I expect to have some expense around 90,000. Timing chain and anything else it needs. I did have the front brakes done recently. Buy this car! You wont regret it.

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  Pretty sweet ride - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Creid102 - March 28 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive with a surprisingly powerful engine

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  I love my Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By arvida - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Fun and versatile. Fit and finish are superb. It is comfortable and I can pack all my camping and biking gear in the back. Pleanty of room. The 6 is peppy and I never have problems accelerating to pass. Only problem has been the door to the glove box rattled. The dealer found a way to insulate the door and now it is as quiet as can be. Sound system is good but not great. Also, They should redesign where the lever for the gas door is placed. It is currently on the floor and sometimes my heal catches it as I am exiting the car. It is not the cheapest in the market, but the quality and reliability are worth every cent.

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  Outstanding Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By goldston - March 3 - 7:00 am

  We ordered my (husband) Toyota Highlander last Feb 2001 and picked it up late June 2001. We love this vehicle so much that we are now buying her (wife) a Highlander also!

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  Best Vehicle Ive Ever Owned - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By D from D - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Originally was going to get an 02 4-Runner but the Highlander had better interior space and ride. Changing my mind was the best purchase decision I ever made. I now have 114,000 miles with ZERO repairs, just maintenance when its due. The check engine light came on once and it was due to a vacuum hose coming loose. Correct that in about 10 minutes. Replaced that original battery after 8 years even though it was still working fine even at -10 degrees, figured I would really be pushing my luck by going longer than that. Still running with original suspension components and rear brakes. Front brakes have been replaced once and the rotors resurfaced. Wish I had gotten auto-dim mirror

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  My wifes SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By bronco86 - February 8 - 10:00 am

  My wife didnt want another suv till she drove this one. The moment she test drove it, it started to to belong to her.Its hard to deal on a car when the dealer knows its sold to you ,I would of payed FULL list , but didnt. Its a great small SUV,for 5 peopleand packages

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  2002 Highlander Review - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Jerry - February 2 - 2:00 am

  We purchased the Highlander 6 years ago after much research. We moved to the city so this is our only car which does it all. It was an excellent buy and have not had a major problem, worst thing to happen was heater switch had to be repaired for $350. Highly recommend. We have a 2WD V6 which we both feel handles great and gets 20MPG in city and 24 on road with 87 octane. Drives just like a car. We buy cars that last and drive them till they die. Our next car will be a Hybrid Highlander but it may be a while before this one quits!

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  Highlander sets the standard bar "high" - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By tjvatsa - January 2 - 10:00 am

  Highlander looks very elegant from outside as well as inside. The VVTI V6 engine is really peppy and powerful. At low speeds @15 mph or so, there is an ocassional rattle type sound coming from the steering wheel column. At highway speeds the wind noise is high.