Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 823 | 01/03/2002 | 629212 | Moonroof molding creak. *tt | 03/27/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 83000 | ||
| This visibility issue is caused by the sunvisor on the driver side, dropping down from the stowed position unexpectedly and repeatedly blocking the driver's vision. dealer indicated not a toyota problem and pricing it at $700 + dollars to replace. when driving, the sunvisor had to be moved to the side at all times and back to forward position just to get it out of way to exit vehicle. ended up buying from the dealer a regular visor (not the limited model visor). the new visor cost $80 + dollars. vehicle sold as a limited model, should not have any hazardous/dangerous problems such as this, not addressed without a national recall. very disappointed with the toyota corp. for not accepting these complaints and denying that problem even exists. nhtsa please take note, and add up all these same visibility issues as showing on your site. not just this model i bet many same visor issues show up for other toyota models. thank you! | |||
| 01/01/2010 | |||
| Driver's side sun visor flops downward when in use, instead of remaining tilted forward (toward windshield), thus partially blocking vision. this is a common problem on a number of toyota vehicles. | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| About 6 months ago the rear passenger window fell down into the door and was no longer usable. an $800 repair was required. flash forward 6 months, now the rear driver-side window fell down into the door and we're going to be out another $800. we rarely even use the rear windows. so this is from less-than-normal wear. and it happened to both rear windows within a few months of each other. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 159000 | 1 | |
| A design defect can cause the sun visors to randomly and unexpectedly drop down obscuring the driver's vision potentially resulting in a crash. this incident occurs in a 2001 toyota highlander. however, i have seen many, many internet postings of other toyota years and models with the same design defect and same problem. toyota's and their dealers response has been to tell the customer to spend approximately $750 to replace the visor which is likely to fail like the first one after a given amount of time. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Sun visor on my toyota highlander falls down all the time. purchased brand new from the dealership. dealership refuses to fix it since it is out of warranty. a lot of people with this same problem. have a site to prove that a lot of people with the same issue - sun visor driver side falls down when driving - causes a security issue. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 100 | 07/07/2001 | |
| The sun visor on the driver's side will not stay up when placed in the position to block the sun coming into the windshield. it drops down into the straight down position which blocks most of the view through the windshield. we can't use the visor to block the sun, so we have to drive with it shining into our eyes. it isn't safe. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side sun visor won't stay up. drops down, blocking view when brakes are applied. other than regular use, no other root cause identified for failure. *jb replacement visor is available for $600 | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 10/31/2008 | 1 | ||
| The air conditioner only works when you move the dial around. sometimes it doesn't work at all and only the heat comes on even when you just have the fan on. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/10/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 65 mph somebody will open rear window, and it will make a tremendous noise, wich will hurt passengers' ears. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 2000 | 04/01/2001 | |
| When the rear window is rolled down the car create varying pressure in the car causing if not careful the ear drum rupture. one can not drive this car with rear winow rolled down. | |||
| 04/18/2001 | 1 | 03/03/2001 | |
| While driving about any mph with rear window down will make a lot of vibration and a loud noise that could not be taken by consumer. dealer said that this was not common on this vehicle.*ak *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Rear window reflected sound. if had one rear window all way down it created wind vaccum that hurt ear drums. can crack right rear window. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 200 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. the contact attempted to roll up the two rear windows. she heard a loud noise and was unable to roll up the windows. the vehicle was never inspected to determine the cause of the failure. the current mileage is 53,000 ,and failure mileage was unknown. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 2000 | 1 | |
| Rear passenger's window is inoperative. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 20000 | 1 | 03/31/2001 |
| I have a 2001 toyota highlander vehicle. at times, when speeds exceed 65 mph the rearview side mirrors create a whistling sound. the dealer has been unresponsive and told me he could not test the vehicle at that speed, but several highways around memphis, tn permit speeds of 65 and 70 mph. *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 25000 | 1 | 08/23/2001 |
| Rear windshield wiper chatters across rear window. impossible to clean window. dealer replaced under warranty. (entire arm assembly). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 1 | 02/08/2001 | |
| Sun roof leaking even with sunroof completely closed. seems to be no drain lines from drain holes in sunroof compartment. water drains into car well on passenger well in front of car. also have had wind noise coming from left area of car- thought it might be the roof rack. dealership check out & could not find noise. they also removed left panel of car around windshield and wheel well to look for noise. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/20/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2002 | |
| The consumer states that when driving at 35 mph or higher, and the rear windows are rolled down about 3-4 inches, its very uncomfortable because it makes a loud air noise. it feels like your ears are going to blow up. the consumer has three kids and is very concerned about this problem. *nlm *scc | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 04/13/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander 4x4 limited. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact opened both rear windows but was unable to close the windows. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the power window regulators for both rear windows needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 95,839. kmj | |||