2003 Toyota Highlander exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Toyota Highlander — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The headlight lenses are completely fogged and impairs driving after dusk. This is a safety issue and a recall should be issued”
filed Mar 29, 2018
“Seat belt on drivers side is fraying on the edges. Spoke to other toyota highlander owners and they are experiencing the same problem. Contacted the dealership where we purchased the vehicle and they said we would have to pay for a new seatbelt and installation cost. I contacted a few other…”
filed Oct 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Highlander | 7 | 3% |
| 2021 Highlander | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 Highlander | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Highlander | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 Highlander | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Highlander | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 Highlander | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.