Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2003 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Toyota Highlander

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Light problems
10
Exterior Lighting problems
2
Headlights problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2003 Toyota Highlander

The Brake Light problem

Seat belt on drivers side is fraying on the edges. Spoke to other Toyota Highlander owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Contacted the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and they said we would have to pay for a new seatbelt and installation cost.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Driver side rear brakes will not illuminate after you depress your brakes. Replaced bulb and socket that houses bulb and will not work. Check online for similar issues and read reports of 2002-2006 Highlanders having either left or right side rear not working.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlight lenses have become progressively translucent blocking significant light energy from vehicle to operate vehicle in a totally safe manner. (incident date and odometer reading not applicable in this case.   Read details...


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