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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1061859
Internal NHTSA #	10585534
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2007
File date	15/10/08
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought new a 2007 highlander hybrid . The brakes have continually performed spongy and the accelerator would stick . I have had to drive with exaggerarted braking space to compensate . My wife has had three small accidents ( rear end due sudden stops in urban traffic setting . Over the years we have pressed darcars toyota dealership in rockville md for assistance but they claimed no problem . Calls to toyota usa were greeted with no help. Our insurance has been drastically increased we have tried to get the insurer, geico . To assist us in the defective braking problem and sticky accelerator. We are nearing the 5 year write off of those accidents . We have sideline the suv and had to perchase a another toyota ( prius )for my wife , a nurse . We have not had problems with accidents and braking ever before . We see the legal wrangling with the attorney general and toyota but see no relief. We are two combat veterans of the gulf war and iraq war . We feels abandoned . A friend said to file the claim with your agency . We are not hopeful. Sincerely lieutenant colonel [xxx], us army retired. And major[xxx], us army reserves. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	29000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROCKVILLE , MD
VIN pattern	JTEHW21A470XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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