Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Highlander owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The driver's side sun visor does not stay up against the roof of the car and falls down obstructing the driver's view. It will not stay up and falls down immediately when pushed up against the roof. We have resorted to tying the visor up but then are unable to use the sun visor while driving.
My 2008 Highlander only has 130,000 miles, yet the driver's side visor drops and falls unexpectedly while driving, thus causing a driving safety hazardthe vehicle is accident free. I have codes check engine, vsc and trac off. Gas cap was replaced with new official Toyota matched part & system checked but problem found - this display light combination is common on toyotas around this time.. My gas mileage & acceleration performance is negatively affected. Inability to properly accelerate creates a danger for inability to avoid collisions.
When is there going to be a recall for the power windows??? There was a recall for 2007 highlanders- in 2012, 2 months before I complained to Toyota, they had no complaints !!this is a safety hazard, there are sooo many complaints. I currently have 2 windows that don't work,they were stuck in the down position, both of the motors have been disconnected. The 3rd window works when it wants to. My car currently has @ 88,000 miles. The visors don't stay up, another safety hazard !!! Also way too many complaints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 03/15/16
Today my rear window on driver's side malfunctioned due to the connecting tab out of alignment. I do not have children, I am the sole driver of this vehicle, so explain to me how a 3 year old auto that is not abused,that all of a sudden I have a bill for $160.89 to coggin Toyota at the avenues, jacksonville,fl. I am recently widowed, on a fixed income and in the process of moving with one of my children. Love the car, drives like a dream, no previous major problems. I would appreciate considering some compensation regarding this bill that comes at a very emotional time of my life. Please consider my request.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the sun visor failed. The contact advised that the sun visor was previously replaced. However the repair did not correct the failure. The sun visor failed to stay secured and obstructed the driver's view. The vehicle was taken to auto nation Toyota dealer (6300 west sahara avenue, las vegas, nevada 89146, phone number [phone]). For inspection the dealer advised that the sun visor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. This is the second Toyota vehicle that this has happened with over the last two years. Vehicle was parked in garage. Toyota gave me a case number [redacted] to reference. Has anyone else had a problem with Toyota windshields cracking for no apparent reason?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off and exiting, the front driver's window rolled down into the door panel. Neither the dealer, nor the manufacturer, were made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the driver side window made noise whenever it was the rolled up or down. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who diagnose that the master window switch had failed. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 65,000.
The sun visor on the rside will no longer stay up. It falls down and impedes vision. It will not stay up nor stay flush against the windshield either so it seriously blocks vision. It just keeps coming down and this can be dangerous while driving.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Highlander years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2006 Toyota Highlander?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 9% of the model year's 278 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Toyota Highlander window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2006 Toyota Highlander, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Highlander window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.