| Issue ID | 684018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10234901 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/07/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Came to a complete stop on a neighborhood street to allow a car out of their driveway. My 2008 toyota highlander highlander hybrid (with 8000 miles) made a hissing or whistling type sound and just accelerated. ( i was at a stop) we went about 150 ft (according to the insurance investigator) and went right into a tree. I was released from the hospital that evening but my passenger is severely injured. My ins investigator suggest i ask you if there are any other circumstances like this.?? The truck is totaled. My investigator wants to get a court order to have the "black box" released that gathers information. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERIDEN , CT |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW41A482XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| 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 | 0 |
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