2004 Toyota Highlander cruise control problems
40 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Highlander, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 10 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
2004 toyota highlander acceleration incident, crossed median, was hit broadside and two occupants killed; my son and his wife. Written letter of witness of accident is available. Updated 04/22/10 updated ivoq 05/13/120 updated 9/28/11
1 month after purchasing the toyota the hessitation on acceleration began. I had the computer program flashed numerous times. The dealership claimed they have done all they could. Entering highways or turning corners the car stalle d untill the throttle grabbed, and then took off. It jolted the body and made driving the toyota highlander very difficult.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Highlander
- Transmission 52 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 29 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Stability control 17 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints