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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	897526
Internal NHTSA #	10440310
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2007
File date	19/10/11
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	To the best of my knowledge, the highlander hybrid inverter, electronic unit, electrical wiring, circuit boards and other components have or may have malfunctioned (burned out/overheated). I was preparing to back out of a parking space when i heard a loud noise or "pop" from under my car. I smelled something burning and immediately asked my daughter to get my grand daughter out of the back seat and wait until i could determine what was wrong with the car. I attempted to re-start it but it would not go into gear, yet the engine remained running. The electric motor would not engage. Several error codes flashed on the dashboard display before i turned it off. A friend and i pushed the car back into the parking space where i attempted to re-start it unsuccessfully. When the aaa tow truck arrived, the driver attempted to start the car with similar results. He immediately turned off the car and refused to try to start it again. After towing the car to poway toyota, it was determined, via error codes, that the inverter had malfunctioned and must be replaced. Inverter service done jan 02,2010. Car has remained at poway toyota for 6 weeks. The inverter part costs $4,000. 00 and the labor charges total an $6,000-$8,000, i'm told. It is not determined if the eu needs replacement or what other parts may also be adversely affected. Total repairs estimated between 10,000 - 15,000 if the hybrid battery system is also damaged. Toyota corp. Has offered to "participate" in 50% replacement cost of the part. 1 yr warranty on parts only. The dealership has offered to buy my car for 6,000. 00 and will either repair / sell it or sell it at auction. It is a 2007, purchased in jan 2008 - 125,000 miles, in excellent condition otherwise. Was black book valued at $12,000 before the inverter malfunction. Seeking to be added to recall-dealer stated my car's vin is 2 weeks out from the 2006 recall.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	125000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN pattern	JTEDW21A870XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
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
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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