| Issue ID | 846009 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384345 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/03/09 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Getting on freeway on ramp heard "bang" and car went dead. No brakes, steering or any function. Managed to pull off and call tow truck. Toyota said the "inverter" blew and all electrical function was lost. They replaced the inverter and said they never saw this before. Car has been ok since. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40258 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VENTURA, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A860XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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