| Issue ID | 808767 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349028 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/08/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear wheel bearings on our 2005 toyota highlander failed at 94,000 miles. We heard strange noises from the rear end and asked our mechanic to check. He indicated that the right rear tire was "cupped" and suggested replacement. Since it was time for new tires anyway, we did that but the noise continued. Upon returning to the mechanic he dug further and reported that both rear wheel bearings were worn, the left (to the point of being dangerous) more than the right, to the point that they needed to be replaced. We went to the toyota dealer from who we purchased the car and their service department confirmed the diagnosis and we arranged for the needed repairs. When we asked the dealer and toyota directly whether this was problem they had seen before they indicated it was just wear and tear and basically, our hard luck. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90004 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VERO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A950XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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