1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

2002 Toyota Highlander Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 9, 2012 · 118,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System

    The heater would not provide hot air. I pushed in on the switch and the heat would work as long as i held the switch pushed in (not designed to be pushed - rotary selector). Eventually, even pressing the switch in would not work. I went on line and found a discussion blog that discussed my exact issue. I followed the recommendation and pulled the face cover off, removed the control panel and discovered exactly what…

    ODI 10460733

  • November 21, 2008 · 90,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Failure of 55904-48210 hvac controller on a 2002 toyota highlander. The failure of this part cause the heating and cooling control dial to become inoperative. The vehicle could only blow cold air causing my windshield to fog over. This resulted in my being unable safely operate the vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10249968

  • May 1, 2004 · 10 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Please include and consider this complaint in your upcoming meeting.re: design defect _x0013_ heated air from venting system toyota highlander i am an owner of the 2002 model. The air from the air venting system is always heated. Recently, the local dealer confirmed my findings. The air exiting from the venting system is unnecessarily heated for an added 6 to 9 degrees. The cabin is 6- 9 degrees hotter than the…

    ODI 10082587