Structure Related Problems of the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Problem Category Number of Problems
Frame And Members problems
1
Body problems
1

Frame And Members problem #1

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota highland hybrid. While the contact was driving 20 mph, the hybrid system warning indicator illuminated with a sudden loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who detected an accumulation of water within the hybrid battery. The technician stated the water originated from the rear sub frame area and as a result of the failure, the frame exhibited two cracks and two holes. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Body problem #2

Car was parked in driveway and was stationary. Warming car up to get rid of frost on windshield. The car started on fire - total lost. 3 to 4 feet flames coming out of engine.


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