Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2004 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Fog Lights problems |
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
Lens plate covers over fog lights are melting. This could result in a fire. Read details...