2010 Toyota Highlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 19%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Toyota Highlander, 19% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front side window glass is inoperative due to broken window mounting tab. I had to disconnect the power to the window motor so it can't be used. As far as I'm concerned it's a safety issue if operated while driving, the window comes off track and gets cockeyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10966383, filed 2017-03, 56,000 miles“The driver's side sun visor fell down while driving and now won't stay up. This almost caused an accident as my visibility was cut off. Now I am unable to drive unless I somehow prop it up. This car is less than 3 years old and seems to be a problem for many highlanders. This is a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10502230, filed 2013-03, 50,000 miles“When driving on freeway my visor was brought down and it hung well below its normal position. This obstructs my vision when driving. Also, the visor does not return to its normal position when not in use. It hangs below its normal position by about two inches.”
NHTSA complaint #10460727, filed 2012-06, 30,000 miles“As I am driving the sun visor falls down into my driving sight. The visor will not stay down or up. It just remains in my line of vision. It concerns me because it limits my visibility and the potential of causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10538156, filed 2013-08, 51,577 miles“The sun visor on my 2010 Toyota Highlander opened in front of my eyes blocking my vision for a few seconds. Now the visor will not stay in the up position. I have to move it to the side to keep it from blocking my vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10465908, filed 2012-07, 105,000 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
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 2010 Toyota Highlander
53 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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