| Issue ID | 1278728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861412 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/02/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the a/c or heater is on, there is a very foul almost rotten type of smell coming into the cabin. I notice it as soon as i start the car. It used to go away after driving it several miles, but lately it seems to continue with the bad smell for a longer time. We have noticed it for several months now. It has 28,000 miles on it as of 4-25-16. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PASCO, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDKRFH8ESXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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