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2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1596023
Internal NHTSA #	11251845
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2011
File date	01/06/18
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since last year, while vehicle is in motion the rear hatch sensor began going on. Light and sensor go on when the temperature outside is high and when the car is turning. This is only for the rear hatch. I have researched online and see this is a problem with this make and model of vehicle. The issue is the sensor connected to the hatch lock. This is a safety issue while driving.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	72000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IONE, CA
VIN pattern	5TDBK3EH1BSXXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	26/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
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2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Toyota HIGHLANDER Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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