NHTSA Complaint #11573489 — 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11573489
Vehicle	2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 31, 2023
Date Filed	February 22, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

There is a loud, ear splitting sound that occurs at start up. It doesn’t happen every time but has happened multiple times since I’ve owned the car for 1 year. It is very loud—like a shrill feedback noise from a microphone.

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