10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,421 miles

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problem #6

Sep 012019

Highlander

  • miles
The driver side sunvisor will not stay up out of place when not needed. When driver is driving especially if brakes are used the visor falls blocking view and is quite dangerous. Visor will not stay up.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #5

Jun 192013

Highlander

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the front driver side window would sometimes not function properly and there was a burning odor when utilized. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to steve landers Toyota (10825 colonel glenn rd, little rock, ar 72204) where it was diagnosed that the power window master switch failed and was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V689000 (visibility), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #4

Feb 082017

Highlander

  • 140,000 miles
Sun visor doe not stay up.

- Monsey, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 012015

Highlander

  • 90,000 miles
The driver side sun visor will not stay locked in the up position and therefore partially blocks the drivers vision while driving the vehicle.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 132010

Highlander 6-cyl

  • 30,527 miles
Driver side sun visor defective - it does not stay in up position, drops down suddenly & blocking the visibility of the road; dealer said it is a common issue but not enough complains for a recall. This is an accident prone issue that will cut off the driver's visibility suddenly.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 282012

Highlander

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that white particles were emitted through the ventilation system while the climate control was actived. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

- Apex, NC, USA