| Issue ID | 829616 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10367759 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 25/08/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a drumming noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer who informed the contact that there was a leak in the vacuum hose. The vehicle was repaired. After leaving the dealer, the failure occurred again. Another dealer stated that the tires were worn. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a return call. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A530XXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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