2009 Toyota Highlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Toyota Highlander, 5% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The driver side sun visor droops down. Toyota is not taking responsibility for this issue. It seems to be happening alot. It falls while I'm driving, and I'm afraid it will cause me to get in a wreck. Toyota needs to recall this visor. Poor design.”
NHTSA complaint #10677098, filed 2015-01, 90,000 miles“I purchased a 2009 Toyota Highlander in october 29, 2013. Everything was fine,then started having problems with window on the driver's side, it kept going off line, so I rolled up the window and didn't use it until I was able to go for service. I took it in to be service in april /may 2013 for a oil change and etc. I told the guy in the service department what was wrong and he said he would check it for me. After servicing the SUV, he told me it would cost $ 400.00 plus dollars to fix. I had the car less than 6months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533029, filed 2013-08, 76,895 miles“The sun visor repeatedly flops down obscuring the driver's view. The visor will not stay in the up position. Also when entering the vehicle, if the visor is in the vertical position, I.e. Not up where it should be, the driver will hit his/her head on the edge of the visor. This issue is not new to this vehicle, there has been a recall for earlier year models as well as other Toyota models as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11043283, filed 2017-11, 135,000 miles“The driver's side visor no longer stays up, so it has progressively dropped down to about a 30-45 degree angle toward the driver's head. This is a large safety hazard both for general visibility when driving and potential cause of injury to the head in the case of an accident. The vehicle was purchased certified used from a Toyota dealership. Such a part should not become faulty just over 3 years from the time it was originally put on the market. The visor is not used aggressively or excessively. Both the dealership and Toyota motors were contacted regarding this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559001, filed 2014-01, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the power window master switch inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V689000 (Visibility). There were no warnings lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The dealer stated that the power window master switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11563043, filed 2024-01, 127,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V689000Oct 22, 2015Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2008–2011, RAV4 2006–2011, Yaris 2006–2010 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10132742Jul 29, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
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 2009 Toyota Highlander
26 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology