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2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	536157
Internal NHTSA #	10116299
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2002
File date	01/06/03
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Shortly after the second oil change, 10000 miles the exhaust system started making noise. It started as a loud sound from the muffler and now has become a rattling sound and loud exhaust noise. The banging/rattling sound is worst during left hand turns. Dealer stated we damaged the exhaust pipe and the brackets needed repair $175. The mechanic was unable to show me any physical damage to the exhaust system. I noticed the new highlanders have a different and smaller muffler which does not bang into adjacent parts. I wonder if i am not the only one with this problem.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RONKONKOMA, NY
VIN pattern	JTEHF21A220XXXXXX
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	15/07/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	SMITHTOWN TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	631-724-300
Dealer's city	SMITHTOWN
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	11787

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2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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