Electrical Failure Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 2 problems related to electrical failure (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the Highlander.

1 Electrical Failure problem of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

2011 Toyota Highlander 4wd: system check panel I indicating the rear door is open, when it's not. Been to dealer 3 times. Car has 10000 miles on it. The rear door open indicator effects door locking ability with key fob as well as continual chime indicating rear door is open in conjunction with turning dome light off and on. Dealer thought it was rear door strike plate. Adjusted accordingly. This was not the problem. 3rd visit to dealer still trying to pinpoint why this is happening so far no luck. Electrical bad door sensor faulty electrical door switch this problem is very annoying and now times consuming 3 visits to the dealer and still no solution. Rear door open indicator initially made to stop by rolling down driver side window at highway speed. Indicator also made to go off when road turns to the left only. It's back at the dealership today (9/12/2011).

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2 Electrical Failure problem of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 12/24/2010

2010 Highlander 4wd: system check panel I indicating the rear door is open, when it's not. Been to dealer 3 times. Car has 6000 miles on it. The rear door open indicator effects door locking ability with key fob as well as continual chime indicating rear door is open in conjunction with turning dome light off and on. Dealer thought it was rear door strike plate. Adjusted accordingly. This was not the problem. 3rd visit to dealer still trying to pinpoint why this is happening so far no luck. Electrical bad door sensor faulty electrical door switch this problem is very annoying and now times consuming 3 visits to the dealer and still no solution. Rear door open indicator initially made to stop by rolling down driver side window at highway speed. Indicator also made to go off when road turns to the left only. <- ? moisture causing short in rear door electrical switch? maybe.

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