NHTSA Complaint #11064712 — 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11064712
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 31, 2017
Date Filed	January 24, 2018
Mileage	137,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

ENGINE SLUDGE

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