2003 Toyota Highlander body problems

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Body · CA

Paint seal delamination

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 148,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

During a wreck airbags did not deploy when I hit an unmarked utility pole in the roadway of a parking lot exit.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Body · 47,000 miles · CA · crash

Was pulling into a parking space in a strip mall, about 10 feet before the parking block the car suddenly accelerated. I was able to turn the wheel hard to the left and hit the brakes to avoid the building. I did hit the awning supports and caused the awning to sag. Was able to finally stop the car and got out safely. The car later was totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Body · 113,000 miles · FL

My SUV after a heavy rain was flooded. (floor, both front and back). I took the car in to several mechanics . All agreed that it could be a clogged AC line,clogged vent in hood, door seals. All was checked and found no problems. The a crack started in my windshield. Not relating the two problems I took the car in again to a mechanic. He found rust popping out from the roof where the windshield had been forced outward by rust, causing it to crack. The leak was then discovered, and caused by the roof racks. Allowing water to run inside roof and door track into the car. I have herd of other people having the same problems with roof racks. This problem should be addressed, as it can cause a number of more serious problems.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Body, Transmission · 62,000 miles · CA · crash

On april 15, 2013 while parking my 2003 toyota highlander all of a sudden my car accelerated while shifting from reverse to drive while I was parking. Suddenly my car took off with the engine full speed to red line on the tachometer in a space of four feet it jumped the parking block and smashed into the center block wall with my foot on the brake. The damage to my car was $2000.00. This was the second time this has happened. I consider myself lucky, because I could have been hurt and other people. I am scared now when I drive my car.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Body · CA

The problem is since we purchased the 2003 toyota highlander in 2005, the drivers side sun visor ( the one with the home link buttons and the lighted mirror) ... It has never been able to stay up. When put up near the roof, it constantly falls down blocking my vision as the driver. This is very unsafe and should be modified and recalled from toyota before it causes someone to crash because of not being able to see!

Filed Feb 21, 2013 · Body · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH and attempting to park, he haphazardly crashed into a wall and the front fender detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fender would have to be replaced. The contact applied glue to the area and re-attached the fender to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 05/10/2013

Filed May 30, 2012 · Body, Suspension · MA

2003 toyota highlander - 109, 032 miles I was told that the engine sub-frame was rotted/rusted and needed to be replaced for safety reasons. I was told the cost to replace it would be $1,865.00. I have contacted the local toyota service manager to see if toyota would help or cover the cost of the replacement. I'm waiting to hear from them.

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Body · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when he was advised that the sub frame was severely rotted under the engine. The contact's concern was that the engine would possibly fall out while driving but the mechanic advised him that the engine would not drop. The contact stated that he could feel the engine shifting abnormally when driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Body · 10 miles · FL

2003 toyota highlander 4.0 loud vibrating noise when either back window is rolled down rolling down front window slightly helps alleviate the noise but it is still deafening to everyone in the vehicle. Design flaw.