| Issue ID | 828403 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366296 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/09/10 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota highlander. Consumer states design flaw in vehicle *tgw the consumer stated as he was trying to make turn, he applied the accelerator with force when suddenly a pop and a shudder came from the vehicle, and then the dashboard lights illuminated and the vehicle began to coast. The consumer was able to pull off to the side of the road safely. Attempts to get the vehicle going again were unsuccessful and ultimately the vehicle was towed to the dealer. A day later, the dealer stated the hybrid inverter had blown and that no replacement parts were available in the region. The repairs were eventually made under warranty a week later. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HALES CORNERS, WI |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A860XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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