NHTSA Complaint #11542525 — 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11542525
Vehicle	2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 19, 2023
Date Filed	September 4, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

the intake VVT-i gear on 2AR-FE equipped Rav-4s and other Toyota models Has failed after 113k miles. The vehicle is at risk of causing self inflicted damage due to this common issue many toyota owners are facing 2008-2013 highlanders. The part has not been inspected but was diagnosed by a mechanic based on their past experience with these vehicles and sound. No warnings or dash lights just a terrible metallic rattle upon cold start. This started around 2k miles ago.

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