| Issue ID | 1635391 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11299458 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/01/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Headed to work at 5:35 am on wednesday, january 15, 2020, at 55 mph on my daily commute in my 2016 toyota highlander, westbound on i-70 between the central park and 270 exits, and my sunroof exploded. 22 degrees, clear day, moderate traffic with steady flow, no turns or frequent braking, no objects that could have played a role in site, and no warning signs of what was to come. Sound reminiscent of a gunshot occurred, and as i looked around i realized that shards of glass were falling onto me from my panoramic sunroof. The front panel of my sunroof is blown outward. 67,784 miles on the vehicle with no aftermarket parts aside from the led headlights. No other damage to car or myself. After some research, i have learned that this is a known issue with various manufacturers, including toyota. I have reached out to toyota and am waiting for a response. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67784 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DENVER, CO |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDKRFH8GSXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 55 |
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