| Issue ID | 897069 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10439994 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/12/11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was on a slight incline, as i was approaching a traffic light, i hit the brakes. While i thought the vehicle was going to stop, it began to accelerate. I hit the brakes numerous times and eventually came to a stop. When i brought my vehicle to toyota, they simply dismissed the issue indirectly saying i didn't know how to drive. I was then lowballed when i attempted to sell the vehicle back to them. I've noticed [xxx] has been able to recreate the incident. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58805 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRONX, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 25 |
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