Toyota Highlander problems and issues


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La batería del híbrido

Toyota Highlander 2010  230000 miles
Se descarga rápido la batería del híbrido
Batería from Ecuador 7 days ago  
BA

Main a/c driver side vent not blowing air

Toyota Highlander 2020 Hybrid XLE 78500 miles
A/C works well except for the driver-side vent under the main display; the passenger-side vent functions normally, as do the side vents on the dashboard. Rear air also functions normally.
jddexpress from United States 11 days ago  
JD

Disable tracking

Toyota Highlander 2021 Suv 67000 miles
How do I disable tracking on my toyota highlander
Dave from United States 12 days ago  
DA

AC relay location

Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 xle 204332 miles
It takes a minute for the compressor to start
Magic words from United States 13 days ago  
MA

Machine problem or wiring

Toyota Highlander 2010 egine 20 miles
Why didnt continues the machine to crank
lilkramo7 from Philippines 14 days ago  
LI

P0015 Code pops periodically

Toyota Highlander 2016 Limited AWD 120000 miles
I’ll get this code about every 20,000 miles or so, even after a fresh oil change yet always when I’m on a road trip. I reset it with my ODB2 reader and everything is fine. Do I need to change out the sensor for this or not worry about it, just keep resetting?
El Señor Nacho from United States 19 days ago  
EL

Rear glass not opening

Toyota Highlander 2018  87000 miles
Rear glass not opening /button not working but whole hatch is opening & closing normal
1
Mintu from United States a month ago  
MI
2 reports 

Water in cabin

Toyota Highlander 2006 Suv 244000 miles
After storms carpets are soaked. Mechanic can't pinpoint source of leak. No issue with windows, rooftop or windshield. Drains are flushed to ensure drainage is good but problem is not fixed
Kate from United States a month ago  
KA

Variable valve timing gear

Toyota Highlander 2011 Hatchback 121000 miles
The VVT gear makes a lot of noise before the oil pressure gets to it
tutti from United States 2 months ago  
TU

Driver side a/c not cold

Toyota Highlander 2005 Limited AWD 320000 miles
We're getting cold air from the a/c on the passenger side but non-chilled air on the driver's side. Thoughts?
LIBERTYPSYC from United States 2 months ago  
LI
1 report 

Starter issue.

Toyota Highlander 2004 Highlander Limited. 3.3. 200000 miles
Battery post got crossed. Will not start. Interior. Alarms and buzzers do work.
Bam1 from United States 2 months ago  
BA

No air condition cooling, just blower in a 2018 highlander xle. SolvedSolved

Toyota Highlander 2018 Highlander 6cyl. 56380 miles
Checked fuses except cabin and changed relay
Piper from United States 2 months ago  
PI
Rank 10
2 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to Piper)
Piper from United States 2 months ago
Not a electrical issue. It was down on R1234yf
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La puerta del baúl al abrirla no sube por completo, solo abre por mita

Toyota Highlander 2022 Suv 29852 miles
La puerta del baúl no abre complta,se queda por mitad
Sandy from United States 3 months ago  
SA

Side mirror blind spot protection Not working

Toyota Highlander 2014 Limited  165000 miles
Car telling me is malfunctioning
Frank from United States 3 months ago  
FR
1 report 

Window not rolling up

Toyota Highlander 2018 3.5 l 55000 miles
2018 highlander, window goes up, but always comes down half way, and stays there?
Blob from Canada 3 months ago  
BL
1 reply 
10mmhunting from United States 2 months ago
The window switch needs to be recalibrated. You can do it manually from the switch.
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Check AWD system showing on the dashboard

Toyota Highlander 2019 3.5L V6 124200 miles
Poor fuel efficiency and engine jerks sometimes
Phil l from Ghana 3 months ago  
PH

Вибрация автомобиля

Toyota Highlander 2003  380000 miles
На холодную машину дребежит-вибрация что это, и на светофоре тоже.
Erzhan from other 3 months ago  
ER

Transmission has a separate ECM, I’ve been finding it difficult to get

Toyota Highlander 2004 Suv 270000 miles
Transmission slips, rough engages
Olawale from Nigeria 4 months ago  
OL

Heater blowing cold air

Toyota Highlander 2023 Hybrid XLE AWD 50000 miles
Heater is blowing cold air in cabin.
Steve from United States 4 months ago  
ST
1 reply 
DiDi from Poland 3 months ago
1. Check cooling fluid level. 2. If engine is cold, air from the heater will be cold as well until engine warmed up. 3. You have to check servos of the heating unit (it can stay at "cooling" even if knob is on "warm" side).
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Vsc not with start the car but when car drive

Toyota Highlander 2003 V6  117000 miles
Vsc without engine sign from 2 month
1
Moha from United States 4 months ago  
MO
2 reports 

High fuel consumption

Toyota Highlander 2002 VTI 10000 miles
High fuel consumption after a short drive
Okoli from Nigeria 4 months ago  
OK
1 report 

Air conditioner not working at all.

Toyota Highlander 2010 Suv 95000 miles
Air conditioner will not engage. Temperatures cannot be changed either. Need to know which fuses are for AC and what type I need.
Fran from United States 4 months ago  
FR

A/C not working

Toyota Highlander 2016 6 cy 107000 miles
A/c blows hot air and will, not cool.
Brian from United States 4 months ago  
BR
3 reports 

Fuse keeps blowing out #10A SolvedSolved

Toyota Highlander 2003 highlander V6 145000 miles
Taillight not staying lit keeps blowing out 10A fuse
Marg from United States 4 months ago  
MA
Rank 7
2 replies 
DiDi from Poland 3 months ago
Check wires at the back door hinges. There is a rubber hose where cable are bending every time you open the back door. Probably there is a short on car body from lights wire.
Solved
Best answer (according to Marg)
Marg from United States 3 months ago
It was headlight switch and license plate lights harness I took it to a shop thank you
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Rear back door

Toyota Highlander 2013 Limited 6000 miles
Rear back door won't close or open by pressing of the buttons
Lily from Virgin Islands, U.S. 4 months ago  
LI
1 report 

Check Engine light on

Toyota Highlander 2005  26004054 miles
Check Engine light and Vihecle stability control light are on
Hakwanda from Nigeria 4 months ago  
HA
2 reports 
DiDi from Poland 3 months ago
You have to connect errors reader and give the code. It can be couple of things.
LIBERTYPSYC from United States 2 months ago
We have Vehicle Emission Control Program where we live, which means having to deal with this issue every two years to pass inspection!
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Something is running down the battery if the car is parked

Toyota Highlander 2014 Body 12555488 miles
Something is running down the battery if the car is parked
ENIOLA from Nigeria 4 months ago  
EN
1 report 

Air conditioning intermittent, wiggle knob

Toyota Highlander 2004 Highlander 200000 miles
When problem first started I could wiggle AC/Heater temp control knob. Pulled knob off and tightened nut and solved problem for years. Now it's back to wiggling knob. I believe the rotary switch, behind knob, is wearing out. How difficult is it to access it behind panel?
Steve in Cazadero from United States 4 months ago  
ST
1 report 
Steve in Cazadero from United States 4 months ago
It uses R-134a but the problem is electrical. When it works it's arctic cold. I guess I should asking how to get behind dash board A/C panel. And suddenly Digital Clock needs a thump on dash. I hate thumping old dash. Something loose back there and rotary switch needs cleaned or replaced.
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Tailgate not working.

Toyota Highlander 2013 SUV 150000 miles
The tailgate will not close when the button is pushed.
Leon from United States 5 months ago  
LE
2 reports 
DiDi from Poland 3 months ago
Check the rear window servo on the door. In some cases it "thinls" it is open due to bad contact or mechanical issue with a plastic lock mechanism.
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Sunroof difficult to slide open

Toyota Highlander 2008 3.5 awd 110000 miles
Sunroof difficult to slide open and how to solve the problem?
steven from Canada 5 months ago  
ST
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