| Issue ID | 1452839 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078623 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/02/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At about 11,000 miles, a high pitch whining sound appeared during acceleration. The dealer identified a problem that requires a new transmission. The parts are back ordered. I was advised to continue to drive the car until toyota approved the repair and the parts were available. Research indicated that this issue is common and may lead to complete transmission failure presenting a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHESTER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDZRFH2HSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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