2004 Toyota Highlander exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2004 Toyota Highlander — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I noticed that my original equipment/manufacturer passenger-side low-beam headlight lens had a burnt spot on the inside of the lens (clearly melted lens material). I checked the headlight bulb, which is a factory-installed kaito model hb3 low-beam bulb. The bulb was discolored black and smoky…”
filed Jul 14, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact noticed condensation and moisture in both the driver and passenger side headlight lenses. In addition, the driver's side headlight lenses had melted and exhibited a bubble. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate…”
filed May 6, 2013
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 2004 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.