2006 Toyota Highlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 9%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 9% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2008 Highlander only has 130,000 miles, yet the driver's side visor drops and falls unexpectedly while driving, thus causing a driving safety hazardthe vehicle is accident free. I have codes check engine, vsc and trac off. Gas cap was replaced with new official Toyota matched part & system checked but problem found - this display light combination is common on toyotas around this time.. My gas mileage & acceleration performance is negatively affected. Inability to properly accelerate creates a danger for inability to avoid collisions.”
NHTSA complaint #11352174, filed 2020-08, 130,000 miles“Today my rear window on driver's side malfunctioned due to the connecting tab out of alignment. I do not have children, I am the sole driver of this vehicle, so explain to me how a 3 year old auto that is not abused,that all of a sudden I have a bill for $160.89 to coggin Toyota at the avenues, jacksonville,fl. I am recently widowed, on a fixed income and in the process of moving with one of my children. Love the car, drives like a dream, no previous major problems. I would appreciate considering some compensation regarding this bill that comes at a very emotional time of my life. …”
NHTSA complaint #10295285, filed 2009-12, 26,458 miles“The sun visor on the rside will no longer stay up. It falls down and impedes vision. It will not stay up nor stay flush against the windshield either so it seriously blocks vision. It just keeps coming down and this can be dangerous while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10521651, filed 2013-06, 50,000 miles“Visibility - the driver's side sun visor appears to have a loose spring . It won't fully stay in the up position and when placed down, it also droops. Both situations impact the driver's vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10381039, filed 2011-02, 81,000 miles“Driver's side visor is broken and will not stay fully upright or fully down, it hangs midway blocking vision of traffic signals and upper field of vision, I have to hold the visor up with my hand to see traffic lights. I frequently bump my forehead into the visor when turning my head to look to the rear over my left shoulder as I am driving. I contacted my Toyota dealer, given a ballpark estimate of $300-500 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10522556, filed 2013-07Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 10% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 17 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 15 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 | 13 | 7% |
| 2014 | 10 | 7% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
| 2012 | 19 | 10% |
| 2011 | 35 | 19% |
| 2010 | 42 | 19% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 4% |
| 2007 | 15 | 12% |
| 2006 | 24 | 9% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 10% |
| 2003 | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 | 139 | 46% |
| 2001 | 26 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
102 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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