| Issue ID | 795475 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10335791 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/06/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying extreme force to the brakes. The failure recurred on a separate occasion and the dealer was contacted which advised the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired of diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 36,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WELLESLEY, MA |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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