| Issue ID | 764872 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10308727 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HEV |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/02/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid loses all power on ice or any slippery surface. This has caused my car to "die" on several occasions including entering and exiting highways, driving on hills, driving in snow. I have slid off my driveway when i encountered an icy patch. I had no control. Upon entering a freeway via an icy entrance ramp, my car lost all power while entering traffic and i was forced to coast to the shoulder in a very dangerous situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWTOWN, CT |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A160XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 15 |
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