1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Structure

2003 Toyota Highlander Structure 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 mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2005 · 36,100 miles

    Structure

    Painful, drumming noise when rear windows are open. Severe vibration when in drive at full stop with brake. *nm

    ODI 10107550

  • September 25, 2003 · 178 miles

    Structure

    With rear windows lowered a deafening buffeting vibration occurs from the aft cargo compartment. When the speed is increased, the buffeting increases to an unbearable level. Dealer did not disclose this information prior to purchase. *jb

    ODI 10041380

  • June 9, 2003

    Structure

    Unable to drive the vehicle with windows rolled down. As noted in several other complaints this vehicle is completely non-drivable with windows rolled down. This fact is never mentioned to any customers at the time of purchase. I feel that if anyone buying a vehicle for more than 30k should have access to any such design flaw. Even when asking the dealer, later on, the response was that this is a design problem.…

    ODI 10048959

  • November 2, 2002 · 3,000 miles

    Structure

    When the driver's window was down, a loud whistling noise was heard. *jb

    ODI 10015709