The headlight lenses are completely fogged and impairs driving after dusk. This is a safety issue and a recall should be issued
2003 Toyota Highlander visibility problems
34 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 94,920.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 94,920
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls5
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system3
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Highlander visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Toyota Highlander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Clarification from previous submission (10/21/14)....... Heating system blows cold air intermittently when the heat is on. The system was cleaned, worked well to a short time. Within two weeks the problem returned. The mechanic noted this was a common problem with the heating control panels of the early model toyota's. Safety factor: this is hazardous in the winter, as the windows become foggy resulting in the limited visibility especially while the vehicle is in motion. ? ?
The sun visor (driver side) suddenly dropped down and obscured my vision of a red traffic light at an intersection I was approaching and my vision was impaired.
The driver's side sun visor flops down, blocking the driver's vision. It will not stay in the "up" position. When it falls down, this is a potential safety hazard that needs to be corrected to prevent serious injuries or deaths.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the sun visor failed. The contact stated that he put the visor up but it fell several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 102,000.
The driver side sun visor does not stay up, it hangs down interfering with vision and falls down as I drive. I feel this is a hazard to vision while driving.
The driver side sun visor will not stay up all of the way, it hangs down and as I drive it falls all of the way down. I feel this is a hazard as it interferes with vision while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the driver's side sun visor broke and blocked her visibility. The contact also stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the visor assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. Updated 05/24/12
Drivers side sun visor won't stay against windshield - it is blocking view of the road - a safety hazard.
Toyota highlander visor defect. Falls down while driving and blocks view, replacement cost is $700. Should be recalled due to dangerous vision obstruction.
Questions about the 2003 Toyota Highlander visibility
Does the 2003 Toyota Highlander have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Toyota Highlander, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Toyota Highlander visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 94,920 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Highlander visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Highlander have the most visibility problems?
The Toyota Highlander model years with the most visibility complaints are 2002 (139 complaints), 2010 (42 complaints) and 2011 (36 complaints).
Other 2003 Toyota Highlander problems
Engine 87Brakes 33Acceleration 28Body 18Electrical 15Lights 15Transmission 13Fuel system 10Airbags 9Tires 7Steering 6Suspension 6Driver assistance 5Seat belts 4Wheels 3Locks 2Seats 1
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