| Issue ID | 1028939 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10556635 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/10/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving the 2002 highlander, the driver side visor dropped down and hit the driver on the nose and obstructed vision of the road. Toyota replaced the visor once years before, but will not do so again because it is out of warranty. No repair is possible, so it must be replaced at a cost of more than $800. 00 for the visor (with garage door opener) part only. The visor is now falling down due to a poor hinge, and is a constant hazard. Many other owners of the same toyota report the same problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129450 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GEYSERVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEGF21A720XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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