| Issue ID | 1591838 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11243730 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 13/08/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard metal rubbing on the front brakes. The front brake pads, rotors, and calipers were repaired by orland toyota (8505 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60487), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to elmhurst toyota (440 w lake st, elmhurst, il 60126) where it was determined that the brake pads were fine; however, the rotors were not. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDKRFH7GSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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