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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	899224
Internal NHTSA #	10441679
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2006
File date	01/12/11
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The front window defroster and heater controller potentiometer assembly is defective. Ice build-up on the front window is known to impair a driver's visibility and cause an accident. The nut on my temperature controller was several turns loose! The original multi-stranded wires soldered to the temp-controller potentiometer were rigid because they were too well tinned with solder and broke from vibration fatigue; due to the loose nut on the temp-controller potentiometer shaft. Toyota or sumitomo (vendor) should cover this under an extended warranty due to the loose nuts (poor workmanship)! The problem is well documented with photos at "http://www. Devalcourt. Com/2010/03/fixing-2004-toyota-highlander-ac-and-heat-issue/#idc-cover". Over 385 people have left comments there; several other websites document the same problem. *kb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CINCINNATI, OH
VIN pattern	JTEDW21A060XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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