Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2003 Toyota Highlander.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
2003 Toyota Highlander dirver's side sun visor droops and will not stay up. Blocks vision and is a safety hazard. Systemic problem on all Highlanders. Hs been a problem on my car since about 2007. Replacement cost of $750 is ridiculous and prohibitory.
Right passenger window automatically rolled all the way down and the electronic controls for the window failed to work. We were unable to close the window. This occurred during a wind and rain storm resulting in rain getting in the car and a serious safety issue for passengers in the car. Luckily, the car was not moving at the time of the occurence. A mechanic determined there was a complete failure of the window regulator motor and replaced it.
My complaint centers around the throttle position sensor on the Toyota Highlander. This problem has become more apparent within the last year on the 2003 model that my wife and I own.
1) vibration with one or more windows down. 2) front end pulling to one side while driving at highway speed. Taken to two different dealerships on several occassions for servicing. Told at the dealership of purchase nothing was wrong. They refused to drive it on the freeway at freeway speed to determine if there was a problem. Because the service manager only drove the vehicle on city streets, pulling did not occur. Second dealership drove vehicle on freeway and determined there was no problem, steering, alignment, tires and balance are all ok. Drove vehicle home from second dealership, experienced the exact same problem of pulling. I must hold the steering wheel tight otherwise the vehicle will veer out of lane. Speeds driving range from 50 to 70 mph. Toyota corporate stated there was nothing they could do since Toyota service centers determined there was no problem-useless complaint process which only protects the dealerships. I'm trading the vehicle in for something else. I intend to test drive any vehicle on the freeway prior to purchasing.
Annoying wind noise when driving with either or both rear windows open. Opening front window alleviates the noise. Flawed design.