2016 Toyota Highlander: sunroof shattered

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Body · NJ

Driving on highway and sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gun shot.

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · FL

While driving down the road the panoramic moonroof section of the sunroof exploded. This included a lout shotgun like sound. The sound, in addition to not having sufficient roof coverage, resulted in a safety issue. Glass shards may have also been thrown to vehicles behind us. The dealer is closed today, but I will be contacting them in the morning to report the issue and to see if it is covered. I understand that this happens relatively frequently, but no recall has been issued. I have reached out to insurance and will likely be filing a claim if Toyota doesn't cover it. No party has inspected at this point. There was no warning to this.

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · 1 miles · IL

My SUV s sunroof shattered while driving on a suburban street with two kids in car seats behind me . It sounded like an explosion . Glass is all over the car , it has to be towed and I need a rental car and I have to file a claim for my insurance now.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · 67,784 miles · CO

Headed to work at 5:35 am on wednesday, january 15, 2020, at 55 MPH on my daily commute in my 2016 toyota highlander, westbound on I-70 between the central park and 270 exits, and my sunroof exploded. 22 degrees, clear day, moderate traffic with steady flow, no turns or frequent braking, no objects that could have played a role in site, and no warning signs of what was to come. Sound reminiscent of a gunshot occurred, and as I looked around I realized that shards of glass were falling onto me from my panoramic sunroof. The front panel of my sunroof is blown outward. 67,784 miles on the vehicle with no aftermarket parts aside from the LED headlights. No other damage to car or myself. After some research, I have learned that this is a known issue with various manufacturers, including toyota. I have reached out to toyota and am waiting for a response.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Visibility · 19,500 miles · CO

Driving south on 12/20/2017, on us-287 near the oklahoma/texas border with no other vehicles visible in front of us or oncoming traffic, the front section of our sunroof suddenly exploded. Luckily the shade was drawn or small pieces of glass would have fallen down on my family. The weather was clear and nearly cloudless blue sky day. Dealer refused to replace under warranty they said it had to have been a rock. They offered no proof that it was a rock and I find it next to impossible that it could have been caused by anything else. While driving we did have a fairly drastic temperature change from the mid 20's to the mid 60's. We were driving straight at highway speeds.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · 12,950 miles · TX

Panoramic sunroof exploded

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · 30,000 miles · AL

While merging onto the interstate highway the sunroof shattered, it was not struck by anything but shattered with no outside influence causing glass debris .