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2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1171638
Internal NHTSA #	10702944
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2009
File date	21/03/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The tailgate motor unexpectedly malfunctioned and closed the door in an unbalanced way causing the breaking of the tailgate hinges / arms. The tailgate stopped / froze and remained ajar about 1 inch on right passenger side of the door and latching on driver's side of the door. The door would not manually or electronically open back up. Had to have the door physically removed by toyota dealership and replaced entire tailgate hatch, motor and hinges. Costing me in the neighborhood of $5,000 for parts, labor, and a rental car for 12 days to repair as my insurance with progressive insurance declined coverage under my comprehensive insurance as they related back to wear and tear. Potential severe crushing injury or fatality could have resulted from what occurred. Since the door continued to close after malfunctioning and froze in place (unable to physically open), had someone's hand or body part been caught under could have resulted in being caught / trapped between the door and the latching area. Quick search on the internet shows that this is not the first time that this has occurred. All showing similar cost associated with repair and all with the same life altering or severe injury consequence. Would like to get toyota to recall the highlander and fix the faulty motor before someone gets hurt or worse, killed by this default
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRING, TX
VIN pattern	JTEES42A692XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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KMHST81CBEU281665 WDB4633031X185603 WDD2050872R433588 JTEGD20V250048273 1C6RR7LT4FS727528 WDB9340321L750673 TMAJE812DNJ115131 1GTHK23U75F973436 1FTSW20P26EC34099 4JGAB54E21A247187 WDANHCAA69L443937 ZD3EH1006P0100076

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2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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