| Issue ID | 1281572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10863594 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear tailgate motor with power to open/lift and close the tailgate no longer works. Courtesy toyota collision center provided estimate of $1,431. 82 on 4-11-2016 to replace the motor. Problem started circa july 2015 after warranty expired not closing off and on until it finally stopped working. First checked by toyota dealer in tallahassee, fl while on a trip to mississippi before thanksgiving in 2015. Advised to have checked upon return to tampa area. The tailgate now rattles when the vehicle is in motion. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUN CITY CENTER, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDYK3EH5CSXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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