2016 highlander transmission clunk
20

Asked by gkarsin Aug 07, 2016 at 03:17 PM about the 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My new 2016 highlander sometimes makes a loud and hard clunk when
shifting from park to drive.  Any thoughts?

3 Answers
157,445

Bob answered 7 years ago

Thoughts? Take it back to the dealership as it is under warranty.

Mark helpful
20

gkarsin answered 7 years ago

I have 2016 Highlander and get a loud clunk when shifting from P to D. i took it to the dealer and the service manager told me it was the "park pawl" and it is normal. It is a new design that holds the car from moving when in Park and doesn't put a strain on the transmission.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2016 highlander transmission clunk 3 Answers

    My new 2016 highlander sometimes makes a loud and hard clunk when shifting from park to drive. Any thoughts?

    2016 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • when should the transmission be serviced on a 2011 Toyota Highlander 2 Answers

    I am at 62,000 miles. Is it time to service the transmission?

    2011 Toyota Highlander Base V6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • What are the possible causes of gear shift and power transmission issues in an '06 Highlander? 11 Answers

    The major problem is that the gear does not shift from 1 to 2 for an abnormally long time and after much whining from the engine gets up to 3000rpm. In addition, when you depress the throttle sharply ...

    2006 Toyota Highlander Base AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 Highlander six cylinder performance issue 1 Answer

    My Highlander has 430 000 km with about 250 000 on a replacement six cylinder engine. When on cruise...and sometimes off cruise it hesitates when going down hill or on the flat. This can last for ...

    2001 Toyota Highlander

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Toyota Highlander 2 Answers

    I am buying a 2103 Toyota Highlander. The back qurter panel is loose like some kind of clip near the wheel well is not catching. Is that an easy/inexpensive fix?

    2013 Toyota Highlander

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Highlander

Looking for a Used Highlander in your area?

CarGurus has 18,209 nationwide Highlander listings starting at $675.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2016 Toyota Highlander

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Toyota Highlander Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Wendy Tucker
    Reputation
    6,430
  • #2
    Stillsearching
    Reputation
    3,660
  • #3
    SIdd
    Reputation
    3,080
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Pilot
991 Great Deals out of 29,023 listings starting at $1,150
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,090 Great Deals out of 19,141 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota RAV4
1,949 Great Deals out of 29,514 listings starting at $1,450
Used Toyota Highlander Hybrid
178 Great Deals out of 2,560 listings starting at $3,677
Used Lexus RX
871 Great Deals out of 14,786 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575
Used Toyota Sienna
567 Great Deals out of 8,945 listings starting at $800
Used Honda CR-V
2,066 Great Deals out of 42,002 listings starting at $500
Used Acura MDX
617 Great Deals out of 15,314 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,934 Great Deals out of 31,699 listings starting at $3,500
Used Toyota Sequoia
152 Great Deals out of 3,698 listings starting at $1,400
Used Ford Explorer
2,275 Great Deals out of 63,413 listings starting at $700
Used Toyota Tundra
1,080 Great Deals out of 32,836 listings starting at $2,700
Used Nissan Pathfinder
564 Great Deals out of 20,213 listings starting at $775

Used Cars For Sale

2024 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD For Sale
438 listings starting at $45,182
2023 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 86 listings starting at $38,422
2022 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 75 listings starting at $32,779
2021 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD For Sale
16 Great Deals out of 218 listings starting at $30,000
2020 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD For Sale
22 Great Deals out of 122 listings starting at $27,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.