2004 Toyota Highlander visibility problems

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Visibility · 118,000 miles · FL

Heat doesn't work and A/C intermittently blows cold or hot. Windshield and windows will fog up in bad weather and without heat I can't defog them forcing me to pull over and manually wipe the fog off every few minutes.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 127,243 miles · MA · crash

Gas station did not close hood completely and it blew open while trying to enter the highway at just over 40 miles per hour.the secondary safety catch did not hold or work ! The hood blew open and shattered the windshield and bent the hood up into the roof.the tops of the fenders near the hinges were also ripped up.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Airbags, Visibility · 160,000 miles · AZ

The passenger airbag indicator warning light came on while nobody was even in the passenger seat, while traveling on a california highway. A check of the toyota owner's manual stated that the entire airbag system would not function if this light came on and stayed on for no reason at all. Since we live no where near a dealer, nearest dealer is 100 miles away, I let it stay that way for awhile. There was also a safety problem with defective headlights on this model, where the always on daylamps melt the front headlights and leave a visible melted bubble, that the dealer refuses to fix because they didn't manufacture the headlights and the vehicle year and mileage is out of warranty- but, we still have the vehicle- they should stand behind their product. Then, most recently, a shuffling sound from behind the instrument panel/ bezel cluster occurred and makes the weird sound for 3 or so minutes sometimes when the car is turned on. It doesn't happen every time, about every 2 times now. The sound used to make a clicking sound for only 1 minute- so, it's getting louder, and longer. We were also told by a mechanic that the suspension/rods/shocks are bad and will need replaced- that is an expensive fix.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Visibility · 135,000 miles · TN

Drivers side sun visor will not stay in place in the up position and drops down unexpectedly.

Filed Dec 7, 2013 · Visibility · 149,495 miles · NC

I was driving on an interstate at approximately 65 MPH when I heard a noise from the moonroof. When I opened up the moonroof shade the moonroof was gone. The moonroof had been ripped away from the glue and flew up into the air.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · NY

The driver sun visor keeps dropping from it's kept position and blocks the drivers view. This almost caused 2 accidents with myself and then my wife. The sudden dropping of the visor is very dangerous. I have talked to other highlander owners and they have similar issues.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Visibility · 143,000 miles · CA

As I'm driving the sun visor falls down blocking my vision. This problem can cause an accident. There is a defect in this item and toyota needs to correct this problem.

Filed Oct 29, 2012 · Lights, Visibility · 150,000 miles · CA

Late last year we noticed that the dayrunning portion of the headlamp cover had melted on the inside, next to the tip of the bulbs on each side. There is no way to turn the dayrunning feature on or off, it is always on. Not only does this wear down the battery, which we've already replaced in one year, but the headlight cover cannot handle the heat generated from constantly being "on". We would like this issue resolved and a discount given on a new set, since it isn't our fault, as it couldn't be turned off. Headlights are expensive, and at night it is a safety issue, since our visibility is drastically reduced- where we live, there are deer and winding hilly roads. If toyota won't do anything, we will be forced to do this expensive repair ourselves, but will be very, very disappointed. Toyota should stand behind their product, this is a design flaw and a huge safety issue.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 38,255 miles · VA

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.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that whenever the weather was hot outside the driver side visor fell down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was a known issue, but it was considered usage and was not covered under warranty or recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage 89,559.