| Issue ID | 784383 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10325790 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/03/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ever since we purchased our 2006 toyota highlander we have randomly experienced acceleration problems. After slowing down, we slowly accelerated and would experience a sudden thrust but could slow it down by lessening the pressure on the gas pedal or by braking. This would happen at random 2 or 3 times per year. We both thought it was our fault until we read about the toyota acceleration problems. Now, we don't believe it is our fault and is a built-in problem. We recently have talked to the toyota service department and they referred us to the toyota headquarters for filing a complaint with them. We were told this car is not on the recall list. Since our problem does not seem as bad as other year's car, it may be that this is the year the problem developed in toyota and got progressively worst as adjustments were made to the car's programming or engine. The last incident involving this acceleration was in late february or early march, 2010. We hope this information may be of some help to you and us in solving our problem. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEDP21A860XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 12 |
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