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Toyota Transaxle Whine

Feb. 5, 2021

Some 2017-2018 Toyota Highlander and Sienna vehicles may exhibit a whine noise while driving, a harsh shift, MIL on and/or reduced power. The following DTCs may be present:

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Mike Mavrigian

Some 2017-2018 Toyota Highlander and Sienna vehicles may exhibit a whine noise while driving, a harsh shift, MIL on and/or reduced power. The following DTCs may be present:

P07457F

P07757F

P07957F

P28077F

P28167F

P08BA7F

P27137F

P07407E

P27567F

P211904

P071531

For transaxles that fall within a specific date range, a remanufactured transaxle is available. Confirm the transaxle serial number. If it begins with 7A6 and comes before 7A617E03416, this bulletin applies.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.