| Issue ID | 861127 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10403805 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/05/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highland hybrid. While the contact was driving 20 mph, the hybrid system warning indicator illuminated with a sudden loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who detected an accumulation of water within the hybrid battery. The technician stated the water originated from the rear sub frame area and as a result of the failure, the frame exhibited two cracks and two holes. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOULDER, CO |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A170XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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