CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Toyota Highlander has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 3 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (60 reports).
2004 Toyota Highlander recalls
Most common 2004 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 286 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 |
| Steering | 36 |
| Visibility | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 15 |
What owners report
Hello, I am the Buyer of the subject Vehicle, Upon doing my research, I found out several reports stating that The subject vehicle's 2.4L engine has manufacturing defect, that causes Head Bolts to get stripped/melt down in to oil causing Engine failures and Life threating risk in the middle of the road.
My car malfunctioned my tire locked up while I was driving on the high way causing me to spin out of control and skid all the way into a guard rail totalled my car out and not one air bag went off
The passenger airbag occupancy sensor in my car has stopped sensing a passenger has been stuck on "OFF" for the past 2-6 months (I believe) even when an adult is sitting in the seat. I don't know exactly when this problem began because there was never any warning light or error message which is a massive safety oversight since I could have been in accident with no knowledge that it wasn't working properly. The car is currently at the dealership and they are telling me it's $1300 to replace the sensor and that there is no way to bypass the sensor and just have it "ON" for the safety of my passenger. There is already a recall for this same system in newer Highlanders, but why is there no su
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front bumper inadvertently detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the front lower bumper covers had been attached with mounting tabs and that the bumper assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSING TO BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GROOVE TOYOTA LOCATED AT 5460 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113 HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
2004 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2004 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Toyota Highlander: Engine And Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 286 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (60), Vehicle Speed Control (40), Steering (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.