| Issue ID | 766838 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10311366 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/12/09 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2007 toyota highlander that had mat entrapment--i had after market mats as none were given to me when i bought the vehicle--i reported this to toyota corporation and had vehicle inspected at dealership and rep said there was no defect in my accelerator--the vehicle had accelerated and i hit a picnic table and 2 bird feeder and a fence in my yard before i got the vehicle to stop. I would like to know what is different about my accelerator as the 2007 is not on recall but i feel it should be--they did not explain that to me just told me that my floor mat caused this to happen--i realize that but i would like an answer to my question--i blew a michelin tire and have damage to my bumper--total cost--about $600 according to toyota garage--no answer from them except to say this was my fault. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOMOSASSA, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEDP21A270XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 10 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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