| Issue ID | 832429 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10369999 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/12/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own 2007 toyota highlander hybrid 4wd car would not start 56,300. Mls vsc lite on -put in park (was in park) 12v battery dead when researching have found known problem,my car has lexus engine, known problems, most people told battery dead.. Real problem bad inverter,some have almost died happened when driving some may have toyota looking other way, tell people bad battery .. Hm last toyota battery i had in dif car lasted 7 yrs,people need to know i will be in afight with local toyota dealer , please check this out i am a nurse and people could die with this defect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASTORIA, OR |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A160XXXXXX |
| 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 | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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