| Issue ID | 1048852 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10573531 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/03/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As noted on multiple websites from users having the same issue as i am, there needs to be a recall on this issue; the rear passenger brakelight is faulty. It does not illuminate when pressed. There are hundreds and hundreds of other highlander owners experiencing this exact same issue. Dealer has been no help unless i give them every penny i have to my name of course. This is an issue that i am not experiencing alone. Public outcry for assistance needed on pulling a recall on this issue. Please and thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100097 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | JTEGP21A740XXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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