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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	508072
Internal NHTSA #	10095601
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2004
File date	15/08/04
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a toyota highlander in march 2004, largely on the merits of toyota's safety record and user reviews of driveability. Within the first few weeks of driving, i started to notice that there was a hesitation in the throttle upon acceleration at low speeds... As if the car had to "think about it" before deciding to respond. Took it in to dealer who found "nothing wrong"... Needed break-in period, he said. Problem continued and resulted in at least two occurrences that caused concern: one making left hand turn in oncoming traffic and one attempting to merge onto highway. Hesitation was pronounced enough to cause moment of panic... Kids in car etc. Took to another dealer who had explanation of use of drive-by-wire throttle technology used in fighter planes, said that toyota knew of issue but there was no way for them to calibrate. I then went to internet to see if could validate and found numerous others with same problem. I am filing complaint in hopes that toyota will press solution to avoid the inevitable accident. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2000
Number of Occurences	0
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREER, SC
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	23/03/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	15
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Dealer's name	TOYOTA OF EASLEY
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Dealer's city	EASLEY
Dealer's state code	SC
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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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