| Issue ID | 511670 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10099140 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/08/04 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 30 mph, the driver heard a loud squeaking noise coming from both passenger and driver rear windows. Suddenly the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that she almost looses control due to the noise. The noise from the window not only changes the air pressure while driving 30 mph or faster it hurts both the driver and the passengers ears. The consumer is unable to hear emergency vehicles as they approach. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T010350840XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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