Toyota Highlander Visibility Problems
- 197
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 2001–2011
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- side visor · 60 records
- visor stay · 20 records
- falls down · 19 records
- safety hazard · 15 records
- drivers side · 15 records
- fall down · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 54 |
| 30–60k mi | 49 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Unknown Or Other · Visibility
There is a known defect in toyota highlanders (2010 - 2013) sun visors. The visor no longer stays in either the upright or downward position. It is either at a 45 degree angle when placed in the "up" position or is in a position to slightly obscure visibility in the "down" position. Toyota offered a warranty enhancement (letter zf1) however i am now past the extended warranty period. This is a hazard in driving and…
ODI 11183508
Visibility · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the passenger side visor was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle free of charge since the vin was not included in a related recall. The dealer advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10985981
Equipment · Unknown Or Other · Visibility
My driver side visor lost all tension. I had to either hold it up or tie it out of the way. I had it replaced at lowe toyota in warner robins, ga for $199.87. I would not expect a visor to tear up even for a 2011 model. It was a safety issue that needed to be fixed. I think there should be a recall on these visors and reimbursement for replacing them. Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
ODI 10925378
Body · Visibility
I have a 2011 toyota highlander. The drivers side sun visor has broken from its internal guide on the visor, making it unsafely and uncontrollably flip & flop around. I have been trying to get a replacement, but the dealer told me there are more than 200 on backorder, and it could take one or more months to get a replacement. Further research shows previous recalls on toyota sun visors. So, with more than 200…
ODI 10677145
Visibility
For no reason at all my sunvisor on the driver's side will not stay up. It is very distracting trying to drive with it half way down and obstructs my vision. I have not yet put it in the shop yet so don't know how much it will cost to fix it, but it has to be fixed. It is driving me crazy! *tr
ODI 10691756
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the front headlight lenses were deteriorating. There was a presence of a spot that was spreading across the plastic, which may be intermittently melting. The contact indicated that the spot was increasing on the front headlight lense and could impact the contact's visibility upon the use of the low or high beams. The vehicle was taken to the…
ODI 10659465
Visibility
2011 toyota highlander. Consumer writes in regards to driver side sun visor no longer stays in place. *smd
ODI 10606298
Visibility
Sunvisor drops down about 30 degrees from the up position or just don't stay all the way down. *tr
ODI 10595289