| Issue ID | 828264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10367377 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/12/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Air conditioner thermostat does not work properly. It swings back and forth between cold and hot without touching dial. This is very dangerous during winter where you could die if not able to get heat. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | OLATHER, KS |
| VIN pattern | JTEGD21A820XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
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