2003 Toyota Highlander lights problems

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 100,000 miles · OH

The headlight lenses are completely fogged and impairs driving after dusk. This is a safety issue and a recall should be issued

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Lights, Seat belts · CA

Seat belt on drivers side is fraying on the edges. Spoke to other toyota highlander owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Contacted the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and they said we would have to pay for a new seatbelt and installation cost. I contacted a few other manufacturers and was told that due to this being a safety issue they would replace at no cost to the consumer. The seatbelt is not meant to wear out and they said that it was a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. The second issue has to do with the brake lights. Replaced bulbs, fuses and checked wiring no problems yet the brake light do not work. Toyota's is aware of the issue and states that the consumer can pay $400 to have it checked and it still does not work.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 215,000 miles · GA

Driver side rear brakes will not illuminate after you depress your brakes. Replaced bulb and socket that houses bulb and will not work. Check online for similar issues and read reports of 2002-2006 highlanders having either left or right side rear not working.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 215,000 miles · GA

Driver side rear brake lights will not illuminate even when you depress your brakes even after you replace bulb and light socket. Right side rear is ok. I have looked online and it appears other 2003-2006 highlanders are having similar issues. Some on right side and others on left like myself.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 136,500 miles · CA

Parking light is not functioning, will not be able to drive at night. Safety issue.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Brakes, Lights · 60,000 miles · CA

Driver side rear lights stops working once in a while. The bulbs are fine have replaced them with the new one and the problem still persist. There has been quite a lot of complaint and nothing has been addressed.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 64,699 miles · NJ

Right side (passenger) brake lights do not light bright when brakes are applied, driver of another car almost hit our vehicle when turning right on to main road. Our car was stopping, but other driver did not see our brake lights on the passenger side as they were not working... The left (drivers) side works fine, but was not visible to the other driver. This seems to be an on going problem with 2002-2007 toyota highlanders, dealer said no recall was issued? This is a real safety issue that could be fatal. Not to mention the cost of a ticket for having a defective brake light. There are many other toyota highlander owners that have experienced the same problem with no recourse from toyota. Just google "toyota 2003 highlander brake light problem" time to issue a recall for safety issues.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Brakes, Lights · 158,455 miles · GA

Like thousands of other 2003 toyota highlanders only the right side brake light will illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · AZ

The rear left brake light does not work despite having replaced the bulb and fuse.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Lights · 130,000 miles · HI

The rear right brake light stopped brightening upon hitting the brakes at first. Then a few months later, neither brake light is lighting up at all. I also witnessed the same issue occur on another 2003 toyota highlander while stopped in traffic.