| Issue ID | 742522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286964 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/01/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have leased a 2008 toyota highlander for 22 months. The toyo a 20 tires are so worn with normal driving they will not pass state inspection. Numerous complaints appear online regarding this matter. No one wants to take responsibility for this matter. There is obviously a defect with tire or car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHBURN, VA |
| VIN pattern | JTEES42A682XXXXXX |
| 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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