2004 Toyota Highlander: check engine light

Filed Apr 7, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 157,489 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. While driving various speeds, while depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floor. The traction control, check engine, vsc, and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v499000 (service brakes), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact observed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,489.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Engine · 90,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact started the vehicle and the check engine and voc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the crankshaft pulley needed to be replaced. The dealer advised that there was a crack in the pulley that could cause the power steering pump to become compromised. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v539000, (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who also informed her that the crankshaft pulley needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who offered no further assistant. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 78,000 miles · CA

I took my 2004 toyota highlander v6 to longo toyota for brake booster recall in november 2010. They kept my car nearly 7 weeks before repair was completed. A few days after picking up my vehicle, while I was parked dropping off my passenger, most of the control panel lights illuminated (brakes, ABS, trac off, vsc, check engine). I reported this to the dealer. They said to bring the car back. I took the car back and diagnostic tests were run and concluded that a code was stored but it was nothing specific that had failed. Brake system was bled. In june 2011, the light cluster ("christmas tree" is how the dealer refers to it) illuminated again while I was attempting to pick up my car from my local toyota dealer (bob smith toyota). Again, the car was left. Again it was reported to me that the system had stored a code but no specific component was in failure and the brakes were bled. Approximately, july 20, 2011 and july 23, 2011, the lights illuminated again, only four of them (trac off, vsc, ABS, brakes). I contacted the toyota dealer on tuesday, july 26 and was forcing the issue on july 29, 2011 and made an appointment for august 1, 2011. On july 31, 2011, the same four lights illuminated while driving and stayed on. I stopped, turned off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and experienced a very spongy, squishy brake pedal. I contacted toyota motor corporation to further address the concern of my vehicle now being unsafe as a result of their recall. Toyota motor corporation was vague and said that the matter could only be addressed by longo toyota, the dealer that performed the recall, since the parts warranty would only be with them. In contacting bob smith toyota, the service advisors swears that the problem can be resolved by them. It appears that performing the recall weakened the integrity of my brake system. As one representative said, "you will not have a catastrophic failure and you will still be able to stop. It will just take longer."

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Engine · 78,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the cylinder behind the intake manifold was leaking and that she would need to replace the engine. The dealer advised the contact that since the vehicle was no longer under warranty they would not be able to provide her with any assistance. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting for a response. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The current and failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Steering · 110,000 miles · NY

2004 highlander - steering failed on major shopping road today. Heard only a hissing sound in the engine compartment with a large plume of dark smoke out the tail pipe. Engine did not quit but was lucky to be able to pull wheel hard right to turn into parking lot. Ai/c stayed on, did not overheat, timing belt just changed, no leaking fluids but most of all no warning lights or check engine lite came on. Had problem last month with A/C which was fixed. What happens to someone driving at 65 on highway and loses ability to steer ... Instant death to driver and perhaps many others. Been a toyota fan for 30 years but this coupled with other major recalls seriously frightens me to get behind the wheel again. Car was towed to toyota dealer who has maintained the car since 2004. Awaiting outcome of investigation. Posted 8-9-10.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Driver assistance · 74,400 miles · NY

The check engine, vsc, trac-off lights appeared on my dashboard of my 2004 toyota highlander on or around march 7, 2010. On march 9, I went to my local mechanic whose toyota diagnostic machine informed them that since this vehicle had under 80,000 miles - it was still covered by my original warranty. I made an appointment with sunrise toyota, in oakdale, ny where I purchased this highlander. After showing sunrise toyota service rep: charles salvato the diagnostic printouts - he refused to address the problem because the previous mechanic inadvertently cleared the warning lights. They wouldn't accept the diagnostic printouts as proof of a problem nor would they agree to check-out or re-run the diagnostic test. After formally complaining, I did hear from a bob johnson at sunrise toyota who ask me to stop in. When I did stop by, I was told he was at an all day meeting. My distinct feeling is that they are hoping to let the clock run out (let the mileage go over 80,000) so that nothing has to be done. I am asking for the federal safety agency's assistance with this important safety concern. A concern, I feel,toyota is still responsible for. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

2004 toyota highlander engine dies, would not accelerate past 20 MPH, engine light and vsc and trac off lights were on, would slow down to 10 MPH without warning. *kb the throttle body control unit was repaired several times. Jb