NHTSA Complaint #11396050 — 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11396050 |
| Vehicle | 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
THE ENGINE DIED WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. AND THEN RESTARTED WHILE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE.
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