NHTSA Complaint #11418369 — 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418369
Vehicle	2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 24, 2021
Date Filed	May 24, 2021
Mileage	161,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 TOYOTA Highlander. The contact stated while adding engine oil, the oil would leak from front section of engine. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was in the process of being diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

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