Instrument Panel Problems of Toyota Highlander

The 2012 Highlander speedometer consistently shows 3 miles over the actual speed, as compare to various highway speed monitors and commercial gps speed indicators. However, Toyota dealer and headquarter said the speedometer is within performance specification. I believe this could be a safety issue as driver may not be sure of the actual speed of the vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that all the warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told that the intelligent power module (ipm) needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact of a recall associated with NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system), but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel remained illuminated and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was not available.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that when he turned the headlights on, he could not see objects on the side of the vehicle. While driving approximately 35 mph and various speeds if he hit a dip or curve in the road, the visibility would drop to less than 2 feet in front of him. He noticed the issue difference whenever he had to use the headlights. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was no solution to the problem. He called the manufacturer and was advised to file a lemon law complaint. The current mileage was approximately 3,500. The failure mileage was approximately 60. Updated 03/19/10. The windshield had to be replaced due to hairline cracks forming, the heated seats were not heating properly, the skid control light had illuminated and the dash lights would blink intermittently. Updated 07/27/jb.

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Highlander. While driving approximately 60 mph, the "low tire pressure" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained illuminated until the mechanism was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was driven on the highway. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and observed that the tire pressure was not low in any of the four tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure occurred on six separate occasions. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the computerized system. The estimated repair cost would be $2,414. 60. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 23,000. Updated 10/16/08. Updated 10/17/08.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that he cannot see the speedometer on the instrument panel during the daytime. He stated that the lenses on the instrument panel are tinted, which he believes is the reason for the poor visibility. The dealer stated that they would be unable to repair the vehicle and advised him to call Toyota. A complaint was filed with Toyota and the contact was issued complaint number 200707203477. The current mileage was 1,000 and failure mileage was 50. Updated 09/05/07.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. While driving in the sunlight, the instrument panel lights are difficult to read. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the dealer test the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would be unable to repair the vehicle because that is how it was manufactured. The contact stated that the failure only occurs during the daytime. The current mileage is 100 and failure mileage was 37.

Impossible to read instrument panel on sunny days, set to far back with no strong back light, can't see odometer, gas, oil and how you are going, plus can't read mileage never-no strong light behind anything to make it stand out on bright days. I have talked with other Toyota Highlander owners and they all say the same thing. In 20005 when ii first purchased the car I bought it to the attention of Toyota district manager and to the president with no reply to any of my letters.