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

Issue ID	762807
Internal NHTSA #	10307026
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2004
File date	18/01/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Have a 2004 toyota 3. 3l 2wd highlander that has had a surging problem when taking off from a start since i had it new.... Dealer recalibrated computer but didnt fix the problem.... They told me this is normal..... It is not normal and is very dangerous.... Being they dont want to fix it, i guess it will come down to a law suit if something happens..... There are all kinds of post on this problem and toyota should be recalling and fixing...... Wont never buy toyota again if something isnt done because they still seem to be having this problem in other makes and models in toyota line.... And lexus........*cn
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WINTERVILLE, NC
VIN pattern	JTEDP21A740XXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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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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