| Issue ID | 761179 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10305620 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 26/01/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. While starting the vehicle he heard a loud noise, and the rpms rapidly increased for approximately 15 seconds before the rpms decreased. The failure occurred one time and didn't recur when the contact was driving the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 23,000. The current mileage is 23,500. Updated 03/12/10. *lj updated 07/12/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUTLER, PA |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A820XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 18/06/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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