NHTSA Complaint #11267105 — 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11267105
Vehicle 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 14,680 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SPED FORWARD, DROVE OVER A MEDIAN, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR PROCESS A REQUEST FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHICH OPTION TO TAKE. DARCARS TOYOTA FREDERICK (5293 BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE, FREDERICK, MD 21704, (301) 696-6300) WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,680. *BF MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED.*JB

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