7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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2012 Toyota Highlander engine problems

engine problem

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2012 Toyota Highlander Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 182012

Highlander

  • 8,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Occasionally, after coming to a stop, and then taking off and turning either right or left, the engine will lose power for a few seconds. The engine does not shut off, it just slows down to just above idle speed for 3 or 4 seconds and then resumes normal acceleration operation.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

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