| Issue ID | 467856 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10062137 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/01/03 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The front mudflaps are broken on both sides. I did nothit anything to cause them to fail. As i drive around, i notice that almost all hl's have broken front mudflaps.*ak this is a design defect and they should be replaced at no cost, even if out of warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GILBERT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | BIG TWO TOYOTA |
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