I purchased this car in July 2017. Naturally I have had not had to use the back up tail lights until it has gotten dark on the East Coast. I went to church and noticed when I left I could not see anything when I tried to back up. I took the Highlander to my import mechanic and he said that is all the back up lights I have, about 3 inches at top of large brake light. The only "fix" he suggested was to try expensive LED lights, however, there is a frosted coating that may hinder these lights also. I find it hard to believe I have these large lights and at the very top is a small light to back up with, this is just nonsensical. I would not have purchased this auto if I had known about this safety problem. I feel when you cannot see anything, and I mean anything at night when you back up this is definitely a safety concern. I do not live in the city, I live where there are not any streetlights or any night lights. How does the Toyota dealer expect this to be safe in any situation? I traded in a 2004 CRV I never had any problem with those back up lights. It is hard to understand I go to a bigger more expensive car and have this problem. Any suggestions from anyone on how to adequately fix this problem?
I purchased this car in July 2017. Naturally I have had not had to use the back up tail lights until it has gotten dark on the East Coast. I went to church and noticed when I left I could not see anything when I tried to back up. I took the Highlander to my import mechanic and he said that is all the back up lights I have, about 3 inches at top of large brake light. The only "fix" he suggested was to try expensive LED lights, however, there is a frosted coating that may hinder these lights also. I find it hard to believe I have these large lights and at the very top is a small light to back up with, this is just nonsensical. I would not have purchased this auto if I had known about this safety problem. I feel when you cannot see anything, and I mean anything at night when you back up this is definitely a safety concern. I do not live in the city, I live where there are not any streetlights or any night lights. How does the Toyota dealer expect this to be safe in any situation? I traded in a 2004 CRV I never had any problem with those back up lights. It is hard to understand I go to a bigger more expensive car and have this problem. Any suggestions from anyone on how to adequately fix this problem?
- Nancy M., Monroe, NC, US