Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER / 2004

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004002928 Incident Date: Nov, 11 2004
Consumer's City: DAVIS Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: HIGHLANDER Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JTEDP21AX40 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 10 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 28 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 3 mph driver noticed that the slip light indicator appeared on the dashboard and remained on. suddenly, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the steering wheel locked. driver pulled over, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic informed the driver that steering needed to be aligned, and aligned it. however, the problem recurred, and mechanic determined that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. *ak......steering sensor is on back order for 1 month. this sensor is on both the toyota highlander and sienna. *ak