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2003 Toyota Highlander Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
4%of 258 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Toyota Highlander, 4% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vsc skid control/ecu failure in 2003 Highlander. This has happened to me on three separate occasions: my car lightly skidded on ice or water and the check engine/vsc and traction control lights came on. Every time the car skids, the lights come on and the skid control appears to be disabled.”

NHTSA complaint #10315068, filed 2010-03, 105,850 miles

“Driver side sun visor falls from the up position down into the sight path directly in front of the drivers face blocking the view of the road through the windshield. This is due to the tension / resistance to keep it in an up position against the headliner diminishing over time. Occurs repeatedly without warning from road turbulence / bumps. Same issue in the Toyota camry which has been recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10885730, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles

“Owners manual instructions state that consumer can place a child into the convertible child seat, facing forward from 20-30 lbs, under a year old. Throughout the remainder of the instructions the information is correct. The manufacturer has been informed of the mis print.”

NHTSA complaint #10044966, filed 2003-12, 51,000 miles

“The hood latch cable inside the vehicle when pulled did not allow the hood to open now the secondary hood latch is stuck in the closed position and will not release..I have to use a strap from wheel opening to wheel opening to keep my hood secure so when I am driving my hood won't open at high speeds”

NHTSA complaint #11513146, filed 2023-03

“1) vibration with one or more windows down. 2) front end pulling to one side while driving at highway speed. Taken to two different dealerships on several occassions for servicing. Told at the dealership of purchase nothing was wrong. They refused to drive it on the freeway at freeway speed to determine if there was a problem. Because the service manager only drove the vehicle on city streets, pulling did not occur. Second dealership drove vehicle on freeway and determined there was no problem, steering, alignment, tires and balance are all ok. …”

NHTSA complaint #10067926, filed 2004-04, 10 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025220%
20241433%
20234021%
20224216%
20217013%
20204514%
20198316%
20184617%
20175520%
20162119%
20154322%
20143324%
20132311%
20122413%
2011148%
2010167%
200975%
2008184%
2007108%
2006104%
200584%
200462%
2003114%
2002145%
200154%

Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Highlander

Engine cooling
46 complaints
Engine
41 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
28 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Tires
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Highlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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