2005 Toyota Highlander Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System Problems
- 3
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
This problem was for the heating and a\c. This website tells of the problem in the manufacture of the vehicle: www.devalcourt.com/2010/03/fixing-2004-toyota-highlander-ac-and-heat-issue/ . The way toyota made the wiring (too short for the dial) was faulty in that, after repeated use (who doesn't use their heating and a/c regularly?) the wires would break off causing a short. Whenever we drive over a bump in the…
ODI 10533495
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
2005 toyota highlander. Erratic temperature control from heater. When set on cool will suddenly blow hot air and vice versa. On-line complaints indicate this is a common problem resulting from defective control unit in this and other toyota vehicles over several years. The control know comes loose and then the wiring behind it breaks from the circuit board resulting in erratic air temperatures. I also have concern…
ODI 10329914
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
Heater runs erratically--blowing fine and then switching to cold air and then if i "jiggle" the control can get heat again. Had the dealer repair in fall of 2009 (about $95), but it has started acting up again. *tr
ODI 10331121