How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2017 Highlander, which is 6% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for windshield or sunroof problems on the 2017 Toyota Highlander?

No. The data shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2017 Highlander.

What is the most common Visibility & Wipers complaint on the 2017 Highlander?

Owners most frequently reported sunroof glass shattering while driving and windshield cracks that spread from small stone impacts, along with windshield glare in rain.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Highlander is 6,200 miles.

Did the windshield or mirror issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data ties 1 crash and 2 injuries to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Highlander, with no fires reported.

2017 Toyota Highlander Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, 6% of its 267 total complaints. Owners most often described spontaneous sunroof shattering, windshield cracking or glare issues, and a large blind spot from the driver-side mirror. No related recall covers this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 6% of 267
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 6,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic or standard sunroof glass shatters or explodes suddenly while driving, sometimes with no object detected as the cause.
Windshield develops cracks from minor stone impacts that spread on their own, in some cases requiring repeated replacement of the same windshield.
A splotchy, waxy-looking glare appears on the windshield, especially in rain or against oncoming lights, reducing visibility enough to force pulling over.
The bulky driver-side mirror creates a large blind spot during left turns, which one owner linked to a crash.
Windshield washer pump freezes and stops working in cold temperatures, with dealers unable to permanently fix it.
Driver-side interior sun visor fails to stay in place, blocking part of the driver's view.

When 2017 Toyota Highlander visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2017, latest Apr 25, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Apr 2025; peak Aug 2017 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200524 (11%)
200624 (9%)
200715 (12%)
200814 (3%)
20097 (5%)
201042 (19%)
201135 (19%)
201219 (10%)
20138 (4%)
201410 (7%)
201513 (7%)
20169 (8%)
201715 (6%)
20186 (2%)
20196 (1%)
20205 (2%)
202114 (3%)
202216 (6%)
20235 (3%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Toyota Highlander?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2017 Highlander, which is 6% of the 267 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield or sunroof problems on the 2017 Toyota Highlander?: No. The data shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2017 Highlander.
What is the most common Visibility & Wipers complaint on the 2017 Highlander?: Owners most frequently reported sunroof glass shattering while driving and windshield cracks that spread from small stone impacts, along with windshield glare in rain.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Highlander is 6,200 miles.
Did the windshield or mirror issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data ties 1 crash and 2 injuries to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Highlander, with no fires reported.