| Issue ID | 1279194 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861738 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/03/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "sun visor failure!" - driver's side. Just another to add to the numerous other concerned families. No help through toyota main safety number at 1-800-331-4331case #1604262701. Verified with the representative that i am not the first to report this problem. While there is a recall on 2010-2013 highlanders, all prior have been left out. As of the time of this complaint, a large air bag recall, among many manufacturers, is taking place. Which is more dangerous: the remote possibility of an air bag deployment? (or) driver's loss of vision in heavy traffic due to a faulty sun visor, which may cause an air bag deployment? There are hundreds of complaints found online across all models. I also found that many of the complaints on this site were regarding "sun visor failure." in my opinion, someone maybe "asleep at the wheel. Toyota you're better than this. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YORK, PA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A370XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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