Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 127 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Toyota Highlander

The Exterior Lighting problem

All at once the windows, moon roof, blinkers, reverse lights, running lights and brake lights stopped working - also the automatic headlight function stopped working and we must turn on and off the headlights or risk draining the battery.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

When driving in the darkness my headlights are not giving me enough lightning so I can see clearly. I just purchased Toyota Highlander le on 10-10-2020   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Rear brake light seals failing allowing water into left and right brake light housings. When I asked dealer about replacement they said that they are not covered under safety warranty.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

Rear lights located both on the tailgate and body of the vehicle. The lights covers failed to remain adhered to the lights themselves and fell off and are partially adhered as a result of what appears to be a failure of the adhesion material . Two light covers may have been lost while driving.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight lens were fogged and the headlight assembly failed. The failure occurred previously and both the driver and passenger side headlights were replaced.   Read details...




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