2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
GAS STATION DID NOT CLOSE HOOD COMPLETELY AND IT BLEW OPEN WHILE TRYING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY AT JUST OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR.THE SECONDARY SAFETY CATCH DID NOT HOLD OR WORK ! THE HOOD BLEW OPEN AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD AND BENT THE HOOD UP INTO THE ROOF.THE TOPS OF THE FENDERS NEAR THE HINGES WERE ALSO RIPPED UP.
MY HIGHLANDER WAS INVOLVED IN A TOTAL LOSS CRASH BACK IN 2007, AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID OUT A TOTAL LOSS CLAIM AND TOOK THE SALVAGE. I HAVE REPEATEDLY UPDATED TOYOTA THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, YET THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO SEND RECALL NOTICES FOR THE PSAT 4 YEARS. PLEASE MAKE THEM STOP !! *TR
OWNER STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP HE TEST DROVE A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE OWNER FOUND THAT THE MEASUREMENTS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE NOT THE SAME IN EACH VEHICLE THAT WAS TEST DRIVEN. *AK
THE 1994 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HAS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT THE CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND AT THE VERY LEAST UNACCEPTABLE FROM A QUALITY CONSUMER STANDPOINT. WHEN THE REAR WINDOW IS PUT DOWN IT CREATES A WIND NOISE AND VIBRATION THAT IS DANGEROUS TO THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVER. IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE THAT TOYOTA COULD LET THIS GO ON WITHOUT A RECALL OR AT THE VERY LEAST A WARNING AND A BETTER SOLUTION THAN "OPEN UP THE FRONT WINDOWS BEFORE OPERATING THE BACK ONES". AFTER JUST ONE MONTH OF OPERATION I AM REALLY QUESTIONING IF I WILL EVER OWN A TOYOTA AGAIN.*AK
I HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. ON MY WAY TO GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 75, WHILE GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR, I ROLLED DOWN THE BACK WINDOWS.THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK AND THE PRESSURE INSIDE WAS PIERCING TO MY EARS, I FELT LIKE THE BACK REAR WINDOW WAS GOING TO BLOW OUT. THE VHEICLE SHOOK SO VIOLENTY, I HAD A VERY HARD TIME KEEPING UNDER CONTROL WHILE I ROLLED UP THE WINDOWS IT SCARED ME SO BAD, I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER (COURTESTY TOYOTA) PUT IN WIND BREAKS OR VENTS, OVER THE SIDE WINDOWS SO THAT I WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS AND DRIVE SAFELY AND THE DEALER REFUSED MY REQUEST. I TOLD THE DEALER, THAT I BELIEVED THIS SITUATION WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY STILL REFUSED MY REQUEST. I ASKED TO SEE THE SERVICE MANAGER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME...
Other 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
46 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
33 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Visibility
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint