| Issue ID | 905836 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447133 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 02/02/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when he was advised that the sub frame was severely rotted under the engine. The contact's concern was that the engine would possibly fall out while driving but the mechanic advised him that the engine would not drop. The contact stated that he could feel the engine shifting abnormally when driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUCHANNON, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A830XXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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