Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003274449 Incident Date: Jun, 14 2003
Consumer's City: WESTON Consumer's State: FL
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
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JTEGF21A620 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 14 2004 Complaint Type: CAG
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The engine oil light was coming on when braking. i had recently had the oil changed. the engine was also emitting a white smoke when starting the car. oil was showing about 1/2 quart low on initial inspection. it took two trips to the dealer for them to finally discover internal oil gelling. no information was given by the dealer about previous problems with this vehicle and engine gelling.