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2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1191993
Internal NHTSA #	10725569
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2010
File date	01/03/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Information center is flashing overheadlights, audible warning bell, visual warning lights flash on drivers display, unable to lock vehicle. This is alll due to the tailgate registering as open when in fact it is closed. If you unplug the sensor, it will not allow access into or out of the rear door. It has now started to not allow the vehicle to be locked - saying there is a door open (rear). If you go around and independently slam doors one at a time and then try to lock with the remote after each, it will eventually allow u to lock after slamming pass ft. Door. The is a notable problem for this series and is becoming quite prevalent . Dealer says don't know what is causing it. Independant mechanic say it is door actuator - which is extremely expensive.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CORNELL, WI
VIN pattern	5TDJK3EH6ASXXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	25
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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