NHTSA Complaint #10543031 — 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10543031 |
| Vehicle | 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 93,480 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
THE ENGINE WAS POURING ANTI FREEZE ON THE ROAD FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE'S HEAD BOLTS WERE STRIPED CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO LEAK. THIS WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND EVEN SENT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL DUE TO THE SAFETY OF OTHER CARS ON THE ROADWAY. THE EPA SHOULD ALSO BE INVOLVED DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL BEING PLACED IN THE GROUND. *TR
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