2015 Toyota Highlander: Visibility/Wiper complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Highlander that list the visibility/wiper component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721079 (filed 02/27/2026): “The side mirrors are too large and located in a position that when the driver is turning left the driver's side mirror blocks the ability to see the crosswalk and also the center divider of the lane they are turning into and has almost caused me to strike a center divider and not see a pothole on a …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11430159 (filed 08/23/2021): “While driving at highway speed of about 60 mph, the moonroof burst and shattered in to thousands of pieces. there was no warning, no indication of stress or wear before the incident. hundreds of others have had similar occurrences as discussed on internet forums.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11423424 (filed 07/05/2021): “Repeated cracking of the windshield from even trivial impact from highway rocks/stones. windshield replaced once by the dealer service station with oem glass at a cost of 1600 dollars out of pocket expense by the owner. cracked again with another small rock hitting the windshield, directly in the li…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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