| Issue ID | 1055851 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10578348 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/04/14 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on m hwy into sedalia mo on saturday afternoon, 4/5/14, when i heard a loud pop like a gunshot, and i looked up & saw that my moonroof shattered into a million pieces, but it stayed together like safety glass is supposed to. Tiny shards started to filter down but i was able to stop & close the sun visor to prevent other glass from falling down. There was no one in front of me that could have kicked up a rock, no explanation for the moonroof to suddenly shatter. We just purchased this car in february, & bought a certified toyota platinum warranty at that time. The local dealership called for warranty approval & they were told toyota does not cover glass and we would have to file with our insurance to pay for the repair. Thankfully i only have $50 deductible, but this should never have happened, unless it was a defect that toyota should be responsible for. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50225 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SMITHTON, MO |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDK3EH8ASXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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