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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  2wd 6cyl Toyota Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Neokayak - July 27 - 10:00 am

  We loved this SUV the moment we drove it. I wish we had shopped around a bit. You can get a low end verison of this and add on the accessories for alot cheaper than the dealer will allow.

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  5.5 years and still loving it! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Gerri - July 23 - 1:50 am

  I originally bought this car, my first Toyota, because it was rated #1 in Advanced Safety (the lighted running boards were a plus too!). Over 77,000 miles later, it still gets 22 mpg around town, 26 mpg on road trips and Ive only had to replace the tires at 56,000. No other expense except for oil changes every 3,000 miles. That emissions light does come on with the gas cap issue, but I just let it stay on. Cargo compartment more than adequate for my needs -- 400 lbs of chicken feed and two bales of hay on the luggage racks on top! Back seat comfortably seats three if you need to. I just had it detailed so it is brand new all over again and I couldnt ask for a better, more dependable car

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  4 Cylinder - Better Than You Think - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By CHM - July 14 - 2:00 am

  I think most people assume that you need the V-6 option with the Highlander, but if your driving is mostly suburban, the 4 cylinder is more than adequate. The 4 cylinder also does well in highway driving. I chose the 4 cylinder because I wanted to maximize my fuel economy, but still get into a somewhat larger SUV. (I used to drive one of the mini-SUVs)

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  One of the best cars Ive ever owned - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By D. Quarrell - July 4 - 12:03 pm

  Bought this car new in 02 and have put over 260,000 miles on it and dont regret the purchase ever and would consider buying another 02 Highlander to replace it (with fewer miles, of course, maybe 150,000 if I could afford it). Has never let us down. Vehicles like this justify Toyotas "cant kill em" reputation, not to mention the loyalty of long-term Toyota owners (bought my first one in 71).

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  Excellent vehicle. - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By JAMES HUBBARD - June 22 - 6:39 am

  Runs excellent. Had for 15 years, Kept all maintenance up to date. Never had trouble with it.

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  great car/suv - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By chocolate - April 26 - 10:00 am

  I have had this suv for almost one week, I was looking at the Madza Tribute and the Isuzu Rodeo.This is by far a superior suv to the above two. The ride is incredible and I got a great price, even under the price on Edmunds.This is like riding in the Lexus RX300.

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  Fun and style all wrapped up in a SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Peabody - April 22 - 9:00 pm

  Lots of fun to drive/Plenty of spunk and handles very well/Not much road noise and the leather seats are very comfortable/Moonroof is big and great/ Plenty of leg room front and back/The optional JBL 6 disc stereo is mind blowing/sound is hard to believe with the voice coils in the upper part of the door/ have not been able to turn volume to max since there seems to be no max with no distortion whatsoever/Short on optional accessories to dress it up but the hood deflector adds a nice touch.

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  I thought Toyotas were some of the best - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By ecbuzz - March 27 - 10:00 am

  I loved the vehicle. It fit me to a "T". After owning it for about 1 1/2 years I started having problems with skipping. After several mechanics looking at it, I took it to a transmission man and he found a ball bearing had broken and ground up in the transmission so I had to replace it. He said hes has several Toyotas with the same thing. In 2010 it started loosing oil but couldnt find where. The third mechanic found it had a broken oil ring on the #1 cylinder and needs a new motor. So much for Toyota.

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  Oh, what a feeling!!! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By raprider - March 15 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Toyota, and my first SUV, but if they keep building them like this, it will not be my last! I havent a single complaint after about 4 months of ownership.

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  2001 mid year build Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By mollysalsa - March 3 - 4:03 am

  Did about 2 months of research on the HL B-4 buying,,this our 3ed Toyota and am sold,,the AWD system is great here in Minnesota,,except for a few small things build quality is a 10.