CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Toyota Highlander has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (51 reports).
2003 Toyota Highlander recalls
Most common 2003 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 258 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 51 |
| Engine | 41 |
| Visibility | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 |
| Structure | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
What owners report
Automatically disengage the transmission Stopped the road Icalled my husband Myhusband came and together we got the car to a safe place.Then Icame home with my husband and he called the insurance company and had the car towed. Ifound a place to fix the car and they said the transmission was broken and it cost about 6500 dollars.Icontacted the insurance company said they couldnât help.The car was towed home and is not available.
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
PASSENGER WINDOW HAS HAD TO BE FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES. COMES OFF THE TRACK AND WILL NOT CLOSE. HAVE HAD INTERIOR DAMAGE BECAUSE OF IT
2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4 CYL. SERVICE BULLITON FROM THEM #310436. HEAD BOLTS COMING UNDONE INSIDE MOTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF MOTOR. BOLTS NOT HOLDING DOWN MFGR KNOWS ABOUT THIS. WAS A MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT DID NOT WORK. ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM THIS IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM REPORTED. READS ALMOST LIKE A PLAY BOOK ON HOW THE MOTOR OVERHEATS AND FAILS, TOLD HEADGASKET, AFTER OPENING UP THE MOTOR IT IS FOUND THAT THE HEAD BOLTS BACKED OUT. TOYOTA IS NORMALLY A GREAT CAR. I STILL OWE MONEY ON THIS CAR AND TOYOTA IS BASICALLY NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND LEAVING US OUT TO DRY. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AND QUICKLY OVERHEATED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE I
HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY SPEEDS 25-40 MPH
2003 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2003 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Toyota Highlander: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (51), Engine (41), Visibility (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Toyota Highlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.