| Issue ID | 462826 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10058420 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 04/02/04 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver side visor will not stay in any tilted position after it has been pulled down from its resting "our of the way" position in the roof bracket. Because of the failure of the visor to stay in position it is no longer safe to operate the vehicle while using the visor as it obstructs the driver's view of the road. This condition additionally makes the vehicle unsafe to operate while driving in the direction of the sun as there is no means by which to block the incoming glare from the driver's eyes while the visor is in its "out of the way" position in the roof bracet. The dealer has been made aware of the defect. The replacement cost of the visor is $580. 00. I consider this to be a manufacturer design defect of a small inexpensive part contained within a very expensive visor.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST WENATCHEE, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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