| Issue ID | 791777 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331796 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Control panel of 2004 toyota highlander. Nut securing the temperature control button is loose. Causes engine air to enter the cabin. A/c does not work; gets just hot engine air. Refer to several other complaints at: http://www. Tundrasolutions. Com/forums/highlander/100664-highlander-heat-cool-control/ and http://townhall-talk. Edmunds. Com/direct/view/. Ef00024/4224. It occurs daily. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DELANO, CA |
| 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 | 50 |
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