The passenger side in the rear windows are defective. They will not power up or down the windows in the back of SUV. Also the front passenger side is now not operating up or down. The power window parts have failed two years ago, and now it's happening again. This 2004 should be included in the other recalls on newer models.
2004 Toyota Highlander electrical problems
18 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,500.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 69,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Toyota Highlander electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
On February 16, 2010, the federal safety agency's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V‑388, 10V‑017, and 10V‑023.the federal safety agency also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.I. Pedal Interference from Floor mats, Carpet Covers and Plastic Pads in Carpets.During the RQ10-003 investigation, ODI reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.Following the agency's analysis, the federal safety agency requested that Toyota recall additional vehicles.Toyota complied with the agency's request.The details of these recalls are set forth more fully in Toyota's reports to the federal safety agency pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573.These recalls are as follows:Recall 11V‑112: (1) model year (MY) 2004-2006 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid; and, (2) MY 2004-2007 Lexus RX330,RX350, and RX400h (hybrid model). The total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). Recall 11V‑113: (1) MY 2003-2009 through 2009 Toyota 4Runner; (2) MY 2006-2010 Toyota RAV4; and, (3) MY 2008-2011 Lexus LX570.The total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.This recall supplements recall 09V‑388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.Recall 11V‑115: (1) MY 2006-2007 Lexus GS300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) MY 2006-2007 Lexus GS350 (all wheel drive vehicles). The total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.II. Potential Electronic Causes of Unintended Acceleration.After the federal safety agency opened RQ10-003, the federal safety agency launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.the federal safety agency launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in Congressional hearings.the federal safety agency enlisted engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.That study has concluded.Two reports are associated with the study and are available on the federal safety agency's website.NASA's report is entitled Technical Support to the federal safety agency on the Reported Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Unintended Acceleration (UA) Investigation, NESC Assessment No. TI-10-00618 (Jan. 18, 2011).the federal safety agency's report is entitled Technical Assessment of Toyota Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Systems (Feb. 2011).Both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. As stated in its report, NASA did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. the federal safety agency did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by Toyota's recalls. This RQ is closed.
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What 2004 Toyota Highlander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving the heater or the air will just come on, usually when you would drive over a rough spot in the street.usually the air will come on in the winter and the heater will come on in summer.call toyota they said cost about 800.00. I had it fix by an independent garage.it still cost me 370.00. Then I go on line and out there's hundreds if not lots more people that have the same problem.I think since there is so many people that this same problem that toyota should reimburse us at least partly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the battery indicator light illuminated and the power steering failed suddenly. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN provided was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I noticed that my original equipment/manufacturer passenger-side low-beam headlight lens had a burnt spot on the inside of the lens (clearly melted lens material). I checked the headlight bulb, which is a factory-installed kaito model hb3 low-beam bulb. The bulb was discolored black and smoky looking with an obvious bulge of melted glass in one side of the bulb. The low-beam headlights still work, but the bulb seemingly has overheated, melting both the bulb glass and the inside of the lens assembly.
Right passenger front row window motor stopped working for no apparent reason. This window was rarely used so it was very surprising. No longer under warranty.cost $345.36 to fix. Was fixed because of fear of not being able to exit vehicle in case of a crash. Toyota says 2004 is not part of current recall for window motors but definitely seems like the recall should be expanded because had same problem happen again on the 2nd row passenger side window motor on july 09. Suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason and again this window barely used. Could not afford to fix so it is stuck in up position. Have contacted toyota and hoping they will expand recall to 2004 highlanders. I hope all toyota owners will report window motor problems and any other electrical problems to both the federal safety agency and toyota.
The cabin temperature control does not work properly. The temperature will change drastically without any adjustment to the controls. The dealership stated that I would need to replace the whole control assembly at a cost of close to $900.
Intermittent loss of A/C and/or heat and finally total loss of A/C on my 2004 toyota highlander. Initial fix was to tighten the nut on the temperature control. I found that this problem was inherent after going to the web and learning of the many problems with the assembly and the quick fix. Essentially the A/C stopped working entirely. I brought it to my private mechanic and he found that the cable from the temperature control to the mother board was broken. I inquired how this could happen and was advised that when the nut on the temperature control came loose, the whole unit was turning when I was adjusting the temperature, which caused the cable to break. The lack of a lock washer over the flat washer was the culprit that allowed the nut to come loose. Because the cable from the motherboard to the temperature control is hard wired, the entire assembly had to be replaced at a cost of approxitmately $950.00. Note: I have the entire faulty assembly at home, in the event you require to see it.
A 2004 toyota highlander signal light (safety item) is malfunctioning and when I took it to toyota dealer (darcars), I was told I have to change the navigation system (luxury item) which currently is working. I have no idea why they had to integrate these two functions when one is a safety and the other one is luxury items. Besides, it costs $6000 + labor + tax to change the navigation system. After intensive search on the internet I found out that toyota knows about the problem except they only cover the problem under the 36,000mile/3 year warranty. If this was a mileage related problem, I can understand even if two none related functions are interlocked, but this has nothing to do with mileage and we cannot drive without a signal light but we can without a navigation system. This problem started a month ago and I have tried to get a response from toyota and they are not giving me any response regarding this mater.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that both the left and right turn signals failed. The signal lights also include the navigation system in the vehicle which coincides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the navigational system would have to be repaired in order to repair the non-functional turn signals, at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted via email but there was no response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Lens plate covers over fog lights are melting. This could result in a fire.
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Highlander electrical
Does the 2004 Toyota Highlander have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Toyota Highlander, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Toyota Highlander electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Highlander electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Highlander have the most electrical problems?
The Toyota Highlander model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (56 complaints), 2010 (53 complaints) and 2015 (52 complaints).
Other 2004 Toyota Highlander problems
Transmission 58Acceleration 40Engine 36Steering 35Visibility 29Brakes 24Driver assistance 18Lights 14Airbags 9Tires 9Body 8Fuel system 7Seat belts 5Wheels 3Locks 2Seats 2
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