| Issue ID | 817763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10356664 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/11/06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that when he puts the vehicle in reverse it would not respond. The contact would have to wait several moments before the vehicle would finally respond and move in reverse. On occasion, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when in reverse with the brakes depressed. The contact would have to shut off the engine to stop the unintended acceleration. The dealer advised that he would not repair the vehicle. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAPPY VALLEY , OR |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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