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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	656576
Internal NHTSA #	10212856
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	10/12/07
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2005 highlander that developed a transmission fluid leak at 62,000 miles. Toyota currently has a service bulletin out stating that the transmission seal on certain awd highlanders and siennas are prone to premature failure. This can result in leak of transmission or front differential fluid. The repair is not being covered under the warranty for me since the car is beyond the 60000 mile powertrain warranty. The loss of transmission or gear oil can lead to sudden freezing of dive-axle, which should be considered a serious safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	62000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ASHBURN, VA
VIN pattern	JTEEP21AX50XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	24/10/04
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	OURISMAN CHANTILLY TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	703-488-1778
Dealer's city	CHANTILLY
Dealer's state code	VA
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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Problems, Complaints and Defects

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