2004 Toyota Highlander Exterior Lighting Problems
- 8
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I noticed that my original equipment/manufacturer passenger-side low-beam headlight lens had a burnt spot on the inside of the lens (clearly melted lens material). I checked the headlight bulb, which is a factory-installed kaito model hb3 low-beam bulb. The bulb was discolored black and smoky looking with an obvious bulge of melted glass in one side of the bulb. The low-beam headlights still work, but the bulb…
ODI 10610270
Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Late last year we noticed that the dayrunning portion of the headlamp cover had melted on the inside, next to the tip of the bulbs on each side. There is no way to turn the dayrunning feature on or off, it is always on. Not only does this wear down the battery, which we've already replaced in one year, but the headlight cover cannot handle the heat generated from constantly being "on". We would like this issue…
ODI 10482596
Exterior Lighting
The lenses of the daytime running lamps/high beams have developed white, oval-shaped bubbling/melting marks of approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, in the center of the lenses, directly in front of the lamps. I first noticed this in december 2010 just prior to changing the original lamps (therefore the replacement lamps did not cause this problem). I reported this to toyota, case number 1012071480. Toyota…
ODI 10395715
Exterior Lighting
Recently discovered two white melted bumps in the exact center of the headlamp casing where the daytime running lamp beams pass through the plastic. Have only had the vehicle since july 2010 and the incident occured during a [redacted], most of which took place during daylight hours. Headlights were not turned on until sunset. Concerned that factory lights are hot enough to melt the plastic that is factory…
ODI 10366129
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
A 2004 toyota highlander signal light (safety item) is malfunctioning and when i took it to toyota dealer (darcars), i was told i have to change the navigation system (luxury item) which currently is working. I have no idea why they had to integrate these two functions when one is a safety and the other one is luxury items. Besides, it costs $6000 + labor + tax to change the navigation system. After intensive search…
ODI 10359218
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Lens plate covers over fog lights are melting. This could result in a fire. *tr
ODI 10292292
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The plastic on the headlights have peeled, subsequently causing the lights to appear very dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician concluded that buffing would remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 40000. The current mileage was 51400, updated 10/19/09 *cn updated 10/19/09
ODI 10286617
Exterior Lighting
2004 toyota highlander headlamp material cover failure. Consumer states that the mechanic said he had never seen anything like that. Consumer stated the mechanic did not offer a corrective action. *kb the consumer stated the lens material had melted and a fog spot was present. When the lamp was removed from the vehicle, a bulge was on the side of the lamp in the up position. *jb
ODI 10211695
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Toyota Highlander.
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