Used JDM 2023–2025 Toyota Highlander 2.4L UA81E FWD Automatic Transmission

$2,299.00

Brand: Toyota
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Used JDM 2023–2025 Toyota Highlander 2.4L UA81E FWD Automatic Transmission

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SKU UA81E-HIGHLANDER-2325
Brand Toyota
Mileage 12K
Type Transmission
OE/OEM Part Number JDM
Warranty 90 Days
Parts Included 1 - Complete Transmission as Pictured
Modification Notes Use the sensors from the original transmission

Looking for a replacement transmission for your 2023–2025 Toyota Highlander with the 2.4L 4-cylinder? This used JDM UA81E automatic transmission (FWD) comes out of Japan with just 12K miles. Japan's strict inspection rules mean these units come from low-mileage, regularly maintained vehicles.

Transmission Details

  • Transmission code: UA81E
  • Application: 2023–2025 Toyota Highlander, 2.4L 4-cylinder, FWD
  • Mileage: 12K
  • Condition: Used, imported from Japan

What's Included

Complete transmission as pictured. Reuse the sensors from your original transmission.

Warranty

90-day warranty, unless otherwise specified on the sales receipt. Shipping and labor costs are not covered. See our Warranty Policy for details.

Fast Freight Shipping

Orders placed before 1pm Eastern ship the same business day by freight to all 48 lower states. Residential deliveries may need liftgate service, which you can select at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know this fits my Highlander?

Check for the UA81E code on your current transmission, or send us your VIN and we'll confirm fitment before you order. Call (407) 412-5888.

Does it come with sensors?

It's sold complete as pictured. Plan to transfer the sensors from your original unit.

When will it ship?

Same business day for orders placed before 1pm Eastern; later orders ship the next business day, with tracking sent by email.

Product Compatibility Chart

1 Vehicle
No Make Model Years
1 Toyota Highlander 2023-2025

Shipping Policy

At a glance

  • Before 1pm EST orders ship the same business day under normal circumstances
  • 48 lower states we ship to; contact us first for Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and Virgin Islands
  • Liftgate surcharge for residential tailgate / liftgate on freight class items
  • RA number required from Sunshine State JDM Engines before you return a product
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Residential Liftgate/Tailgate Service

Residential Tailgate / Liftgate services for freight class items have a surcharge. Please check the appropriate box when calculating shipping while purchasing an item otherwise the shipment will be delayed.

When We Ship

  • Under normal circumstances we ship the same business day on all orders placed before 1pm Eastern Standard Time.
  • Orders placed after 1pm Eastern Standard Time will be shipped the next business day.
  • Out of stock items will be shipped 1 business day after stocking. No price adjustment will be made for the shipping charges as these items will still be shipped according to the method originally requested in the purchase order.
  • You will be notified within 1 business day by email if we are unable to complete your order.
  • Please call our Customer Service at (407) 412-5888 if you have questions regarding this policy.

Where We Ship

  • We only ship to the address on file.
  • We ship to all 48 lower states of the United States of America.
  • For shipments to Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and Virgin Islands, buyers should contact us before making the purchase.

Tracking number

A valid tracking number will be emailed after shipping.

Returns

The customer is responsible for all the freight charges on the return of defective items and no replacement part will be sent until our staff have inspected and verified the returned defective item in question.

The customer is responsible for all the shipping charges for the returned product. You must have an RA number or Return Authorization number from Sunshine State JDM Engines before you can return your product. Please have the RA number written on the outside of the package. Any returns arriving at our warehouse without an RA number will be refused. Also, include the invoice with your returned package.

More on our Return Policy page.

Warranty & Sales Policy

At a glance

  • 180 days on new engines and transmissions
  • 180 days on remanufactured engines and transmissions
  • 90 days on used replacement engines and transmissions
  • 30 days on used performance engines and transmissions

Unless otherwise specified on the sales receipt.

SHIPPING COSTS AND LABOR COSTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! NO EXCEPTIONS!

WARRANTY OFFERED BY Sunshine State JDM Engines

New Engines & Transmissions 180 Days
Remanufactured Engines & Transmissions 180 Days
New Performance Engines & Transmissions 90 Days
Used Replacement Engines & Transmissions 90 Days
Used Performance Engines & Transmissions 30 Days
Rotary Engines (Mazda RX-7, Mazda RX-8, 13B, 13BT/13BTT/20B) No Warranty

Unless otherwise specified on the sales receipt.

Parts sold as is!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON DEPOSITS

  • Deposits on Engines, Transmissions, and Parts will hold the Item for 30 Days. After 30 days, Sunshine State JDM Engines may choose to release the item from the hold if no further payments have been made.
  • The Full Balance must be paid off within 30 Days from the Deposit Date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period. The buyer must pick up the item, or have the item shipped within 25 days of the full balance being paid.

ITEMS AND CONDITIONS COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY

  • All internal engine parts including pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft, and main bearings, connecting rods and rod bearings, camshaft and camshaft bearings, timing chain and timing gears, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, seals, guides, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, and shafts. The engine block, cylinder walls, and cylinder head are also warrantied to be free of deep cracks or distortions that would otherwise render the engine incapable of operating under the original manufacturer's intended use of the product. The same applies to all internal accessories listed above.
  • Sunshine State JDM Engines reserves the right to perform maintenance procedures including servicing and repairing their products prior to listing an item for public sale. This includes but is not limited to, using parts that are remanufactured, serviceable used parts or even exchanging the engine under the company's own discretion and determination if deemed necessary or otherwise detrimental to the original motor in its unmodified state.

ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY

  • All external parts attached to the engines, e.g., intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetors, distributor, starter, emission control devices, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate, water pump, thermostat, belts, hoses, oil pan, valve cover, sensors, electronic parts(distributor, wires, Computers, injectors, etc.), drive shafts, engine mounts, half shaft, turbo(s), etc.
  • Sunshine State JDM Engines reserves the right to refuse any claim regarding used motors that seize, lose critical amounts of compression, or suffer any other catastrophic failure during the warranty period due to negligence of the customer, or the customer’s mechanic. Used engines should always be monitored closely within the first 50 to 100 miles after installation to ensure that all components are functioning properly.
  • If the engine was installed by a certified mechanic, it is the mechanic’s responsibility to ensure that the engine is in good condition before releasing the vehicle to the customer. Professional installation is always recommended. For all warranty claims on our engines or transmissions, we require a valid Mechanic’s report, although this cannot override our warranty terms and discretion. We encourage the mechanic to contact us with any questions during the installation if he or she is unfamiliar with installing JDM replacement motors. Failure to install an engine through a certified mechanic or registered professional medium may result in voiding the warranty at the discretion of Sunshine State JDM Engines.

Defective Product Claim Procedure

In the unlikely event of a Head/Block/Transmission being defective, we will require the following to be emailed to us:

  • Sunshine State JDM Engines will require a detailed written description along with pictures and videos of the described defective part from a Certified Mechanic ONLY.
  • A copy of the Mechanic’s certification along with his/her contact information must be provided. Sunshine State JDM Engines will contact the Certified Mechanic to ensure that the documents are legitimate. The Certified Mechanic may not be the individual who bought the engine from Sunshine State JDM Engines. You may email the required paperwork to sunshinejdminc@gmail.com
  • Once the required paperwork is emailed, we will make a decision on whether we will provide a refund for the damaged part(s) only or request for the engine/transmission to be returned for a replacement. Shipping charges nor labor are covered under warranty. You must return the defective engine/transmission completely with no parts missing. If parts are missing, those parts will be removed from the replacement engine/transmission prior to being shipped.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this warranty or any other type of questions, please feel free to contact us via email at sunshinejdminc@gmail.com or via telephone at (407) 412-5888.

Sunshine State JDM Engines reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without prior notice.