Headlights problems of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

When the headlights are on dim, visibility is not adequate. A distinct black line appears across the horizon above which the driver cannot see.

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Also, the contact mentioned that the headlights and instrument panel light intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,000.

I purchased the Toyota Highlander in December of 2012. Immediately we knew something was wrong with the headlights. They are focused down toward the road and have a line of "shade" above. The Highlander lights are so dim, we don't know if they are working. We are "overdriving" our visibility at night and we cannot see any road signs because the lights are focused to far down they do not illuminate signs on the side of the road. In addition, in hilly areas, they only illuminate the bottom of the hill (and the shaded part is above) so you cannot see where you are headed. The tops of the hills are completely blocked by the "shaded" part. This is a very dangerous situation! also, they do not get warm, so the snow and ice accumulates on these lights and obscures visibility even further! I have owned many many cars, including several Toyota's and have never had a headlight problem. I do not know what to do with this car as I cannot drive it at night.