| Issue ID | 858989 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10401234 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated the air conditioning unit would involuntarily switch from blowing cool air to hot air while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the control board for the air conditioning unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also told that the failure was common due to the wiring. The failure and current mileages were unknown and the vin was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW HILL, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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