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August 9, 2013 Service bulletin

Whine noise from the final drive gear assembly

Toyota technical service bulletin T-SB-0097-13 for 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander.

Bulletin number
T-SB-0097-13
Component
Power train
Summary
Some 2008 ? 2013 model year Highlander vehicles equipped with the 5-speed automatic transaxle may exhibit a whine noise from the final drive gear assembly. This noise is noticeable above 35 mph. Please refer to the repair procedure to address this condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints in the transmission category.

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