My 2022 Highlander is total disaster
I honestly don’t know what to do at this point.
A little history: I bought my 2022 Highlander V6 Platinum brand new in March 2022.
From the beginning, I had some smaller issues: wind noise, a replaced front radiator grille, and during that repair they apparently broke clips on the headlamp and couldn’t properly align the left fender. Eventually they fixed the panel fitment, but the wind noise was never really resolved.
Those issues now feel minor compared to what happened later.
At around 43k miles, I developed an engine oil leak. Toyota resealed it for free, and I got the car back after 4 days.
At 46k miles, the rear axle pinion seal started leaking. That was also repaired for free.
Then, about a month ago at 77k miles, I got another oil leak — again.
This time a different dealership repaired it and kept the car for a week. I have a third-party extended warranty, so the repair was covered. However, when I got the car back, there was a scratch on the driver’s door, and the dealership refused to admit responsibility.
Today I went back to the dealership, and I couldn’t even make it home.
About 100 miles after the repair, I started hearing what sounded like detonation/pinging, then knocking noises, and the car lost power. I had it towed back to the dealership. I’m still waiting for answers.
This is extremely frustrating. I bought this car expecting Toyota reliability, but after multiple leaks, and now possible engine trouble right after the latest repair, I don’t know what my next step should be.
I have a feeling I need to get rid of it despite the fact that I have extended Platinum warranty valid for another 20k miles and Limited Powertrain warranty till 200k.