| Issue ID | 346886 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 759288 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 08/08/26 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The center cupholders are poorly designed and are a safety hazard. When you are removing a drink from the cupholder, it hits the gearshift lever knocking the drink out of your hand and causing it and its contents to go all over the place. On occasion, it knocks the gearshift lever out of gear causing a rapid deacceleration of the vehicle. E |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JENKS, OK |
| VIN pattern | JTEGF21A710XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| 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 | 01/05/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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