Toyota Highlander Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Toyota Highlander across 24 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “driver side” (38% of reports).
- 213visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Driver side: mentioned in 82 of 213 complaints (38%)
- Sun visor: mentioned in 73 of 213 complaints (34%)
- Safety hazard: mentioned in 15 of 213 complaints (7%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 13 of 213 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the Toyota Highlander at $450, and half of them between $390 and $1,250.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 148 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 213 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Toyota Highlander visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Highlander | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2023 Highlander | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Highlander | 9 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Highlander | 10 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Highlander | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Highlander | 3 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2018 Highlander | 5 | 2% | 20,065 |
| 2017 Highlander | 12 | 4% | 6,000 |
| 2016 Highlander | 7 | 6% | 18,250 |
| 2015 Highlander | 12 | 6% | 23,412 |
| 2014 Highlander | 6 | 4% | 21,235 |
| 2013 Highlander | 5 | 2% | 100 |
| 2012 Highlander | 14 | 8% | 41,370 |
| 2011 Highlander | 25 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Highlander | 31 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Highlander | 5 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2008 Highlander | 6 | 1% | 76,000 |
| 2007 Highlander | 7 | 6% | 115,000 |
| 2006 Highlander | 12 | 4% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Highlander | 8 | 4% | 102,500 |
| 2004 Highlander | 8 | 3% | 135,000 |
| 2003 Highlander | 3 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2002 Highlander | 16 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Highlander | 3 | 2% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Toyota Highlander. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On November 19, 2025, the 12.3-inch infotainment display in my 2021 Toyota Highlander Limited went black and never recovered. That screen is the only display for the rear-view backup camera. With it dead, there is no backup camera image when reversing. The failure started as an intermittent blank…
Wind shield seemed to crack spontaneously and it continued to grow over several days until the crack went from one edge to another.
I own a 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum purchased new. The vehicle has repeatedly exhibited hesitation, shuddering, jerking, and abnormal vibration during acceleration from a stop and the transition from electric propulsion to the gasoline engine. When accelerating from a stop, there can be…
The radio keeps freezing up all the time along with the back tail light area going in and out. I keep smelling like burnt wire smell. Engine sound really rough.
Rear window on the tailgate spontaneously cracked and broke into small pieces. No warning and no one touched the glass. The glass crumbled into small pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Highlanders have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 213 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Toyota Highlander. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Highlander visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the Toyota Highlander?
Owners report a typical cost of $450 (half paid between $390 and $1,250), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Toyota Highlander?
The most frequent phrase is “driver side”, in 82 of 213 complaints, followed by “sun visor” (73).
Other Toyota Highlander problems
- Power Train problems (1,041)
- Electrical System problems (634)
- Service Brakes problems (589)
- Engine problems (536)
- Structure problems (446)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (444)
- Steering problems (365)
- Air Bags problems (356)
See all Toyota Highlander problems.