One problem related to windshield wiper/washer linkages has been reported for the 2005 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2005 Highlander.
The driver's side windshield wiper has a nut which repeatedly comes loose. This causes the windshield wiper to become loose and cease to function. The dealer says that the mechanism was designed to come loose so as to avoid damage to the underlying motor. He said to just keep tightening the nut! in the 27,000 mile life of the vehicle, I have had to tighten it now a total of 3 times. The last time was 6 weeks ago during a snow storm. The inability to correct the problem constitutes a safety hazard due to a design flaw.
| Visibility problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problems | |
| Power Window problems | |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems |