2019 Toyota Highlander Other Problems

Your car's transmission is making a whining sound while operating. This noise is noticeable but hasn't caused a crash or fire risk. The issue likely requires transmission fluid inspection or service, and potentially transmission component repair or replacement.

After 3 weeks of inconsistent shifting with the automatic transmission and whining and clunking, the car failed to go into gear at all yesterday 1/5/26 while driving near Dulles airport. I had it towed, was told the transmission failed and then I found that this is a systemic design issue with the 2017-2022 cohort of gas V6, 8 speed, AWD Highlanders. Repair will be between $5K and $10K.

Adaptive cruise control issue and transmission issue transmission is whining. Vehicle taken to the dealer and I am told nothing is wrong with the vehicle.

My vehicle has noise in the transmission when accelerating. They should give a voletin. thanks

Loud ear-piercing noise when vehicle is started. Noise lasts about five seconds.

I called Toyota as I was concerned it was sluggish and was having trouble excelerating the appointment was given to me 2 weeks out but was told if anything happens to just bring her in. I had to bring her in the week of the appointment on a tow truck as she was not moving. I was told it’s a faulty transmission I asked if it’s covered by my extended warranty and because it’s over by 4 miles it’s not.

There is a potential of a serious accident concerning this car. The engine shuts down completely when you are emerging into traffic. I consider this a death trap. Out dealer in Lima, Oh does not want to fix it. I don't seem to be able to get this problem fixed. I appreciate hearing from you as the problem is getting worse.

The AC stopped working on our 2019 Highlander. The vehicle has very little corrosion underneath or in the engine bay, yet the rear AC lines have corroded at a location where two different types of metal contact each other. This has been happening with many highlanders after 5 years, and the cost to replace is expensive.

My car only has just over 70,000 miles and my transmission failed. I get regular maintenance services when needed and never had any prior issues with transmission. I was driving when the transmission failed on me leaving me stuck on the road. I took the car to Toyota service center and was told it needs to be replaced and no further details.

While driving my Hybrid System Malfunction, check AWD, check engine, and Pre-Collision System Malfunction all came on simultaneously, it also said to put in P. It wouldn’t accelerate so I had to have it towed to the dealer since it had only been 3 days since I bought it. It was sent to a Toyota service center where it took 3 weeks for them to diagnose and replace the high pressure fuel pump. I got the vehicle back, it drove fine for a week until the same thing happened again. It stopped accelerating, said to shift into P-only the Hybrid System Malfunction, check engine, and Pre-Collision System Malfunction came up this time. I had it towed back to the Toyota service center since the problem clearly wasn’t solved and am awaiting a new diagnosis.

Transmission failure; See attached Customer Support Program Bulletin No. POL19-04 [XXX] (for 2018 Highlanders). My vehicle is a 2019, same body style, same transmission type, etc. Toyota dealership diagnosed my vehicle today and confirmed that the issue is the same as listed in the bulletin. I filed a case with Toyota (corporate). I have located thousands of other customers online reporting the same issue as described in this bulletin. I'm requesting that Toyota modify the bulletin or create a specific one for 2019. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The SOS speaker squeals very loudly when starting the vehicle about 7 out of 10 times and is available for inspection. Problem is known by Toyota. [XXX] No. No warning indication or messages. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2GR engine family in general used in Toyota and Lexus, may have a MANUFACTURING defect as per google about the 2GR-FE engine subtype Yes, the Toyota 2GR-FE engine, a 3.5L V6 found in many Toyota and Lexus models, is known to have a recurring issue with head gasket leaks, particularly where coolant leaks externally from the engine block due to corrosion around the cylinder head where the coolant port is located; this is considered a common problem with this engine type. Key points about the 2GR head gasket issue: Leak location: Coolant typically leaks outside of the engine block, visible as stains on the block surface, rather than internally into the combustion chambers. Cause: Corrosion around the cylinder head near the coolant port, often exacerbated by road salt and old, acidic coolant. Prevention: Regularly changing coolant and occasionally hosing down the engine block, especially if you live in a region with heavy winter road salt. Repair: Replacing the head gasket usually requires removing the engine, making it a major repair job. So TOYOTA should be held liable for REPAIR COSTS and LABOR as well as the PAIN and SUFFERING a consumer has to go through, seeing all the drama of the TOYOTA

There is a very loud feedback noise through speakers intermittently when start and the red and green lights at the SOS button flash multiple times. The noise is loud enough to damage hearing of an adult or child.

When I start my car it makes an ear piercing screeching noise. It doesn’t happen everytime but I never know when it is going to happen. I took it to a dealer and 5 guys said they never heard of it. If you look online numerous people have this complaint with out any recalls. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I purchased a 2019 Highlander Platinum Limited a few weeks ago and it started making an incredibly loud feedback sound from the speakers every 10-15 times I start the vehicle. I do not have a subscription but I currently have a free trial thru sirusXM radio (not sure if this has anything to do with it or not). The loud beeping noise at startup is EXTREMELY loud causing my right ear to ring. Luckily I do not have small children in the car to experience this.

While driving the car on the highway with no other cars in the immediate area it sounded like there was an explosion on the roof. The glass sun roof spontaneously exploded. Small pieces of glass were everywhere. I was able to pull over to a parking lot. There could have been a serious accident or injury as this event caused me to swerve.

Occasionally upon starting the vehicle an EXTREMELY high pitched screech is emitted - probably through the speakers for a few seconds. The sound is ear splitting. This occurs ~5 of the times when starting.

There is a painful ear screech sound from speakers when starting car. Sometimes it happens multiple times a day and sometimes I can go a few days without it happening when I start my car.

A reoccurring noise comes from the passenger side of the vehicle every time I drive. It sounds like a short in a wire or maybe a loose wire. I can’t decide if it’s coming from the passenger door or the passenger seat. It is not affected by turning the radio volume up or down or even off. I do think though that I have noticed that the noise does NOT occur if a passenger is sitting in the passenger seat. I don’t have a passenger often enough for me to say the noise NEVER happens if a passenger is in the passenger seat. I have a video of the noise but this website doesn’t allow the video to upload.

The SOS system is malfunctioning and causing an earsplitting screech on the 2019 Toyota Highlander Platinum. This occurs around every third time when the car starts and is damaging my hearing and my kids' hearing. This is well documented on the Toyota Nation forum and Reddit. Toyotanation: [XXX] : [XXX] Here is a video of it occurring on someone else's vehicle: [XXX] "Toyota service technician at our local dealership heard the loud sound when servicing the vehicle. They talked to Toyota and they said: "TAS agent stated there has been multiple cases of the DCM causing this concern, and the repair is to replace the DCM or disable it." Toyota is charging consumers for this factory defect. Please make Toyota address this problem. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

We believe the problem is in the SOS system. This is an intermittent problem that occurs about every 5 to 15 starts. At start-up, an ear piercing scream/screech comes from somewhere in the front speakers and lasts about 2 to 5 seconds. At times the scream is so loud that it leaves a ringing in your ears. We are very concerned about our grandkids riding in this vehicle. This problem needs to be addressed, it’s not going away and it’s making it different to drive.

When I start the Highlander, there is a loud (hurts your ears) feedback noise through the speakers, and the red and green lights near the SOS button flash multiple times. This happens intermittently, and when it doesn't happen, the SOS button only flashes red/green once.

Noise complaint - High pitched feedback screech coming through speaker (potential for hearing damage) that occurs for approximately 5 seconds intermittently upon starting the vehicle. It can happen multiple times in one day or not until a week or two later. We have twice filed a case with Toyota Corporation. The dealer has heard the noise numerous times and upon performing diagnostics has indicated a malfunction with the SOS system- the trial subscription that came with the car expired in January 2023 and the issue began the following month. An on-line search indicates that other owners of the same vehicle are also experiencing this issue.

When I start the highlander, there is a loud (hurts your ears) feedback noise through the speakers, and the red and green lights near the SOS button flash multiple times. This happens intermittently, and when it doesn't happen the SOS button only flashes red/green once.

When starting my vehicle, I get a high pitch ear piercing noise. My ears will ring after it because it is so loud. This is extremely high for my passengers, grandchildren and my husband and I. I am not putting in ear plugs in me or passengers just to start up my car. I have reported this to Toyota Brand Engagement Center Case 230711000212. This component has NOT been inspected by anyone, as I am not paying over $300.00 just to have a technician look at it. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. This noise started around 3 weeks ago, Week of June 19, 2023.

I have a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and about two years after driving the car, I get a loud, very high-pitched/high-frequency screeching sound when getting in the vehicle coming from the speakers. It lasts about 10 seconds. It's so loud it hurts our ears. Upon contacting Toyota, they declined to repair the issue, and I discovered several other users have the same issue. It's loud and excruciating and doesn't happen constantly, but it gets more frequent. complains from other owners: https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/2019-highlander-platinum-painful-ear-screech-sound-from-speakers-when-starting-car.1734165/page-3 This is the noise made:

Vehicle check engine turned on to check AWD system after about 2 days when filling with gas the engine wouldn't start and had Low brake power message on dashboard. Checked code and got P0171 and P0174 which mean engine's air/fuel mixture becomes too lean for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to correct within its normal operating range there are many posts and threads about same issue on highlanders as old as 2017 please look into this issue that could potentially cause a hazard. will take vehicle in for inspection 06/13/23 at Toyota of Naperville

There is a “squeak” type noise that sounds like fluid or air is being forced through a crack when the brakes are applied. It is intermittent as brakes remain applied, however it happens every time the brakes are applied and lasts until they are released. The local Toyota dealer diagnosed it as a failed brake master cylinder. After repair, the same noise continues. The dealers “master technician” was able to hear and reproduce the noise, but claim that it is from pressure building to help breaking. The young “master technician” stated that he works feel safe in the vehicle, but they don’t know why it’s making that sound. The sound began 1 year after I purchased the vehicle (I bought it v used in 2022). Warning lamps flashed very briefly indicating something about brakes, although it was difficult to read, as it happened very quickly and has not happened since.

While driving on the freeway less than 10 miles from my home, my sunroof exploded and broke into pieces. I was driving on a section of freeway where there was nothing above me and there were no other cars near me. There was a loud noise and then the air was rushing into my car.

Sunroof glass. Driving down the highway, the sunroof glass exploded and shattered. A very loud explosion noise. Vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. Broken glass falling on driver and passenger. Further inspection shows glass protruding upward as if it was broken from the inside. Online research has shown many other Highlanders with the same problem. Dealer blamed on a rock, so why is the glass protruding outward instead of inward. No warning lights.

When speaking to someone on the phone using the bluetooth connection in the car, the person you're speaking with hears their own voice echo back to them. Toyota suggest for every call that you turn volume on the phone all the way up and turn the volume on the car lower than 45. The does not make the system hands free and is dangerous to do this while driving.

This is a 2019 Toyota Highlander and I have had to put three windshields in it. One every year. Substandard glass from the lowest bidder most likely.

While driving on highway, sunroof on 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid exploded outward.

Vehicle will slip into drive without the hybrid system engaging, allowing vehicle to roll without brakes or steering.

I purchased this vehicle in March 2020. I specifically asked if it had been a rental car. Having worked in the rental car industry, I know how hard people are on rental cars so I absolutely did not want one. I checked the Carfax and it was completely clean. I purchased this vehicle and a few months later noticed a sticker under the rearview mirror that was an Avis/budget sticker. Still, the Carfax never said it was a rental car. Today I'm cleaning out the glove box and registration falls out from the previous owners: Avis Budget in NJ. So this is confirmation that this car absolutely was a rental car at some point and your Carfax failed to disclose that.

RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL MORE THAN 60 DAYS AGO, NHTSA NO.20V-682 "LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP MAY STALL VEHICLE AND CAUSE CRASH" CALLED BOTH MY DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA WITH RESPONSE OF: "NO DATE FOR REMEDY" I HAVE TRAVEL PLANNED AND THIS 2019 HIGHLANDER SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD FOR FEAR OF CRASH. WHY NO POSITIVE RESULT YET?

DRCC MALFUNCTION. WHILE APPROACHING A SLOWER VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY, THE CAR DECELERATES. IF WHILE DECELERATING I CHANGE LANES, THEN THE SYSTEM DOES NOT "SEE" THE CAR IN FRONT IN THE NEW LANE AND STARTS ACCELERATING TOWARDS THE CAR FULL SPEED APPROACHING THE CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING INTO IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I THINK I CAN REPLICATE IT.

THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED

IN MARCH 2020, I RECEIVED A "RECALL SAFETY" INTERIM NOTICE THAT MY 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER IS BEING RECALLED. ON MARCH 21, 2020, I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (KOON'S ARLINGTON) WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ON JANUARY 31, 2020. I SPOKE TO [XXX] IN THE RECALL DEPT. SHE SAID THAT THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. FAST FORWARD TO 3 MONTHS NOW AND STILL NOTHING. ON JUNE 12, 2020, I CALLED BACK THE DEALER AND THEY SAID TO FILE A COMPLAINT WHICH I AM DOING NOW. THE RECALL SAID THAT "VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING" AND I DRIVE A LOT IN FAST TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY ALMOST EVERYDAY. I HOPE NOTHING HAPPENED TO ME OR MY FAMILY WHILE DRIVING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE FROM 13 JAN 2020. THERE IS NO REMEDY YET. THE ISSUE HAS TO DO WITH THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONING, WHICH CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENTS. HAVING BEEN IN A VEHICLE BEFORE WITH LOSS OF POWER IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, I'M UNLIKELY TO WALK AWAY FROM THE SAME TYPE OF MALFUNCTION IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN AGAIN. I CAN'T DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH ANY CONFIDENCE IT WILL BE SAFE. IT'S BEEN 2 MONTHS AND NO REMEDY IS YET AVAILABLE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS.

EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED OUR HIGHLANDER THE NAVIGATION TURN BY TURN VOICE WORKS SOME TIMES AND MOST OF THE TIME IT DOES NOT WORK. WE THOUGHT WE JUST DID NOT SET IT UP CORRECTLY. WHILE DRIVING TO A CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI I NARROWLY THIS PAST SATURDAY WE NEARLY HAD A COLLISION BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING AT THE NAVIGATION SCREEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE I NEEDED TO TURN. AFTER THAT EXPERIENCE I TOOK THE TIME TO READ ABOUT AND THEN RESET THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. NO SUCCESS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

JBL NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT PROVIDE VOICE GUIDANCE AND HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS ACCIDENTS AS THE DRIVER IS FORCED TO GLANCE AT THE DISPLAY. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND JBL SOUND SYSTEM AND THE DEALERS SAY THEY ARE AWARE OF THE SAFETY PROBLEM BUT HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS HAS GONE ON OVER 1 YEAR SO A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS NOT COMING. PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY 2019 AND HAVE TAKEN TO TOYOTA DEALERS IN 3 DIFFERENT CITIES ALL WITH NO ADVICE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THERE IS A BULLETIN ON THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND A MANUAL WORKAROUND BUT NO PERMANENT FIX.

AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I MADE A RIGHT TURN, MY 2019 HIGHLANDER STARTED TO SPUTTER, CHOPPY LIKE MOVEMENT AND ACTED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR SOMEWHAT MORE FIRMLY AND IT FINALLY STARTED TO MOVE MORE NORMAL. I WAS ON A BUSY CITY STREET TURNING ONTO ANOTHER BUSY CITY STREET.

LOUD WIN NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, I MADE SURE ALL THE WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF ARE PROPERLY CLOSE, IT IS VERY BOTHERING.

REAR HUMMING/BUZZING SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.

BURNING ANTIFREEZE ODOR IN CABIN AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES.

ME AND MY FAMILY WERE LEAVING A HOTEL IN TARRYTOWN NY. I PARKED THE CAR: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2019 OUTSIDE, HELPED MY WIFE AND 21-MONTH BABY INTO THE BACK SEAT AND HAD TO PUT SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK BUT IT WAS LOCKED. IN THAT MOMENT THE CAR WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING; THE GROUND WAS NOT STEEP AT ALL: 5-10 DEGREES THE MOST. I TOOK OUT THE KEY FROM IGNITION TO GO OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE BUTTON FROM THE REMOTE. SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS WITH MY WIFE AND KID IN THE BACK SEAT. THERE WAS A SLOPE FEW FEET AWAY FROM WHERE I PARKED AND THE ANGLE BECAME ABOUT 40 DEGREES AND IT PICKED UP SPEED QUICKLY. I RUSHED IN (DRIVERS DOOR WAS LUCKY OPEN AND FLAPPING AROUND), AT THE LAST MOMENT WAS ABLE TO PRESS THE BREAK BUT WE STILL HIT ANOTHER CAR WITH PEOPLE INSIDE. I AM THE ONLY ONE WITH VISUAL SCARS AND BRUISES ON MY LEFT LEG FROM TRYING TO CLIMB IN THE CAR, BUT MY WIFE FELT PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK THE DAY AFTER THE CRASH. THERE WERE WITNESSES AND MOST LIKELY A CAMERA, SINCE IT WAS BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF A MAJOR HOTEL. FROM READING AND RESEARCHING ON THIS MATTER I SUSPECT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE PARKING PAWL (THE PIECE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT HOLDS THE CAR IN PARK). THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. I SAW HERE ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT A PERSON FROM NJ FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE EXACT SAME MATTER WITH THE SAME CAR: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2019 (NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11245263), JUST A MONTH AGO SO THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT AN ISOLATED CASE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE!

HYBRID HIGHLANDER STALLED AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, WAS IN MOTION WHEN MY CAR COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP, COULD NOT BRAKE, ALL POWER SEEMED TO SHUT DOWN. MESSAGE APPEARED SAYING: HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CONTACT DEALER. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT WAS TO IMMEDIATELY CALL TOYOTA CORPORATION. CONSUMER REPORTS SAID THIS HAS BEEN A PAST ISSUE WITH HYBRID PRIUS AND SOME HIGHLANDERS. IS TOYOTA HIDING NEW ISSUES? I AM AFRAID THAT THIS CAR WILL DIE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A NEW "WIRING HARNESS"..(?) I HAVE AN ILL CHILD THAT NEEDS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, IS THIS NOT ONLY UNRELIABLE BUT DANGEROUS FOR MY FAMILY? HELP

THE REAR AC VENTS PUMP OUT PERFUMED AIR. WE BOUGHT OUR VEHICLE IN DECEMBER SO DID NOT TEST DRIVE WITH THE AC ON OR WE WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR. I AM ONE OF MANY WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO PERFUMES AND THE POLLUTION IN THE CAR GIVES ME A HEADACHE, MAKES ME NAUSEOUS AND WORST OF ALL MAKES ME SLEEPY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE AIR FILTER WITH NO RESULTS. I HAVE TAKEN THE ISSUE UP WITH TOYOTA WHO HAS STATED THAT THERE IS NO PERFUME AND THEY ARE DONE WITH ME. I HAVE A COMPLAINT ON CAR GURUS THAT HAS PRODUCED OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND MORE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE HIGHLANDER FACEBOOK PAGE. ONE COUPLE NEVER DRIVES THEIR CAR IN WARM WEATHER. ONE DRIVER SAYS THAT THEIR 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE IS STILL PUMPING OUT THE PERFUME SO IT DOESN'T AGE OUT. THE SMELL RESEMBLES LAUNDRY PRODUCT PERFUME SO MY HUSBAND AND THOUGHT THAT PERHAPS TOYOTA USED SOME RECYCLED PLASTIC IN THE REAR VENTS WHICH WOULD BE ADMIRABLE BUT THEY DENY THAT THEY DID. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE INSIDIOUS PERFUME CAN MAKE DRIVERS SLEEPY AND SICK. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA FOR ESSENTIALLY CALLING ME A LIAR AND I HAVE A $40,000 VEHICLE THAT MAKES ME SICK. I AM NOT HAVING ANY LUCK PUTTING MY COMMUNICATIONS WITH TOYOTA AND OTHER OWNERS INTO AN ACCEPTABLE FORMAT

THIS SUVS 2019 HIGHLANDER STANDARD 'EQUIPMENT LIST' STATES THAT IT CAN TOW UP TO 5,000 LBS. IT ONLY HAS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. WITH A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH INSTALLED, AROUND 4,200 LBS. TOW WEIGHT AND AROUND 370 LBS. OF TOUGH WEIGHT THE SUV HAD A HARD TIME PULLING AWAY FROM STOP LIGHTS WITHOUT THE TIRES BREAKING LOOSE. WHEN BACKING OFF OF THE ROAD ONTO A FLAT SURFACE WITH WET GRASS THE SUV LOST ALL TRACTION WITH THE TIRES SPILLING. THE TIRES DID NOT DIG INTO THE GROUND AT ALL. THEY WERE JUST SLIPPING ON TOP OF THE GRASS. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND DISCUSSED THIS WITH THEM, WITH LITTLE INFORMATION SUPPLIED MY TOYOTA OVER ABOUT FOUR MONTH TIME PERIOD. BOTTOM LINE FROM TOYOTA THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SUV. IF THIS SUV WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE I DO NOT THINK THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM, BUT USING THIS FWD SUV TO TOW UP TO 5,000 LBS. MAYBE UNSAFE. THE ATTACHED PICS SHOW WHERE IT LOST TRACTION.

THE GPS SYSTEM DOES NOT PROVIDE VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS; ONLY VISUAL. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO REMOVE HIS/HER EYES FROM THE ROAD AND LOOK FREQUENTLY AND MONITOR THE SCREEN. I HAVE VISITED THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THERE ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT TOYOTA IS WORKING ON A WORK AROUND BUT NO ESTIMATE IS PROVIDED. I KNOW AT LEAST 5 OTHER HIGHLANDERS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA ARE EXPERIENCING THIS BECAUSE WHEN I OPENED A CASE WITH WWW.TOYOTA.COM THE CASE OFFICER CALLED AND HE INFORMED ME OF THIS. I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STADIUM TOYOTA THAT THIS ISSUE AFFECTS ALL 2019 HIGHLANDER LIMITED AND LIMITED PREMIUM MODELS. TOYOTA HAS KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE LAST WEEK IN DECEMBER 2018 AND YET HAS NOT IMPLEMENTED A RECALL OR ADVICE DOCUMENTS TO OWNERS.