| Issue ID | 851222 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393586 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/07/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was being inspected the inspector informed the contact the catalytic converter was clogged up and that it would not pass inspection. The dealer stated that the repair cost would not be covered by warranty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact stated that prior to having the vehicle inspected that the oxygen sensor was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WORCESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | JTEHD21A860XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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