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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	818717
Internal NHTSA #	10357396
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	15/08/10
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am approaching 50,000 miles on the car. I just recently noticed that the headlight lens on both headlights has an opaque spot about one inch in diameter directly in front of the highbeam light bulb. Toyota has recognized this problem since april 15, 2008 as evidenced by toyota technical service bulletin #t-sb-0036-08 dated april 15, 2008. When you google the bulletin it will become apparent that this problem exists for some 2004 to 2007 models, a span of three years. The bulletin will also show that toyota will replace both headlights if complained about during the 36,000 / 3 year warranty period. I am outside of the warranty period and in fear that it will cost me several hundred dollars to repair a design defect that toyota has been aware of for several years. From what i read from other posters toyota's attitude appears to be it is not our problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	43000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAYETTEVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	JTEGP21A650XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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