5 Star Reviews for 2002 Toyota Highlander

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.64/5 Average
229 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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

Pros:
  • Roomy interior, car-like ride and handling, spunky V6 engine.
Cons:
  • 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
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    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!!

  • Good car - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    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.

  • Great SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    Excelent suv. NO problems

  • Toyota Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    Vehicle has performed perfectly in all weather and including in deep mud. Skid control is excellent on wet surfaces. Power is good. Very quiet.

  • Nice - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    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!

  • Excellent, quiet and reliable - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    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.

  • Another Toyota Winner - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    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.

  • Great vehicle!!! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    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!

  • Great choice for midsize SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    This SUV drives like a car but has cargo like an SUV. Smooth on the road and I have the 4 cyl 2wd model that gets great gas mileage for an SUV. Handles great.

  • Exceptional Stationwagon - 2002 Toyota Highlander
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    Traded a Mercedes ML320. Mercedes is probably more capable off road, but Highlander is quieter, more comforable, and just easier to live with every day.

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