| Issue ID | 949141 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10482953 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/10/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the technician noticed that the front differential was leaking fluid onto the exhaust. The technician advised the contact that the seal and the gaskets for the front differential would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FEEDING HILLS, MA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21AX40XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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