Consumer Complaint Detail
TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER / 2002

0 Injured

0 Death

No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 003014130 | Incident Date: May, 31 2003 |
Consumer's City: RONKONKOMA | Consumer's State: NY |
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation |
Model Name: HIGHLANDER | Model Year: 2002 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: JTEHF21A220 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 02 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 14 2002 |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Shortly after the second oil change, 10000 miles the exhaust system started making noise. it started as a loud sound from the muffler and now has become a rattling sound and loud exhaust noise. the banging/rattling sound is worst during left hand turns. dealer stated we damaged the exhaust pipe and the brackets needed repair $175. the mechanic was unable to show me any physical damage to the exhaust system. i noticed the new highlanders have a different and smaller muffler which does not bang into adjacent parts. i wonder if i am not the only one with this problem.*ak |