| Issue ID | 841162 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10379321 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/01/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While attempting to drive in reverse, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the vsc light illuminated on the instrument panel after the vehicle had stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the inverter had failed and stated the transaxle and the inverter needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact they were aware of a possible inverter problem with those models and would contact the manufacturer to see if the repairs could be made free of charge since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EL CENTRO, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A160XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
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