NHTSA Complaint #11040231 — 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11040231
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 21, 2017
Date Filed	October 26, 2017
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

SEVERE STRONG BITTER SMELL INSIDE THE CAR, MAINLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

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