| Issue ID | 730275 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276235 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 10/06/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On the toyota highlander from at least 2002 through current models the driver's side sun visor fails to stay in the forward detent position. When the failure occurs, the visor falls to the vertical position, blocking the driver's view of the road unexpectedly. This causes confusion and distraction which potentially could cause loss of control of the vehicle with damage and injury or death resulting. This has been reported to toyota by me and according to google searches by numerous persons. Toyota denies any problem exists. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HERMITAGE, TN |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A630XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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