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2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1115630
Internal NHTSA #	10639837
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2010
File date	01/09/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Twice in september 2014, as i was approaching a stop light, i pressed the brakes and slowed to nearly a stop. The engine suddenly accelerated very high, and if i had not already had a foot on the brakes, i would have gone into an intersection. The engine was running so high that it was difficult to keep it from moving. I shifted into neutral, came to a complete stop, and while the transmission was in neutral, took my foot off the brake pedal. The engine immediately returned to normal idle. This same sequence happened both times. This has happened twice this month, but these are the first occurrences since i purchased the vehicle new. I called the toyota dealer, and the service person said that if the vehicle isn't demonstrating that behavior when i bring it in, they would not be able to find what caused it. They indicated that the vehicle data recorder would not record such an event. They said they would add a note about this to the record they have on this vehicle (they have done all the service since i purchased it from them). I have already decided that should it happen again, i will trade the vehicle. I don't like having to keep my hand on the gearshift, ready to shift into neutral. I saw a report in usatoday that sudden acceleration in toyotas is being investigated again. I wanted to add my experience to the mix.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	31000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DENTON, TX
VIN pattern	5TDYK3EH5ASXXXXXX
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	FWD
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Vehicle speed	4
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2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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