jtegf21a1300***** VIN lookup for 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (jtegf21a130098990)
jtegf21a130098990 VIN is assigned
to 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER .
It is a MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) .
It was manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
This 2003 HIGHLANDER is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
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| Vehicle Descriptor | JTEGF21A*30 |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer Name | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC |
| Model | Highlander |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Plant City | MIYAWAKA |
| Series | MCU20L |
| Trim | STD |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Plant Company Name | Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. |
| Plant State | FUKUOKA |
| Series2 | Wagon body style |
| Note | Multiple Series coded together: MCU25L, ACU20L, ACU25L |
| body Image Id | 7 |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Engine Numberof Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement(CC) | 3000.0 |
| Displacement(CI) | 183.07123228419 |
| Displacement(L) | 3.0 |
| Engine Stroke Cycles | 4 |
| Engine Model | 1MZ-FE |
| Engine Power(k W) | 164.0540 |
| Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Brake(hp) From | 220 |
| Cooling Type | Water |
| Engine Brake(hp) To | 217 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Toyota |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | Toyota |
| NCSA Model | Highlander |
| Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
April 15 , 2004 NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V181000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 366,572
Description:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 40B.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
December 17 , 2002 NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V339000
WHEELS
IF THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE USING THE WHEEL NUTS PROVIDED FOR THE UPGRADE ALLOY WHEEL, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL COULD RESULT AND COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A LOOSE WHEEL.
Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Components: WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 176
Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE PROCESSED AT THE PORT, AN ALLOY TIRE/WHEEL UPGRADE WAS INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDED 4 ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/ALLOY WHEEL WAS NOT CHANGED. THE SPARE TIRE REQUIRES THE USE OF A DIFFERENT STYLE OF WHEEL NUT TO ATTACH IT TO THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DIFFERENT STYLE LUG NUTS, A WARNING LABEL FOR THE SPARE RE/ALLOY WHEEL, AND AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM.
Notes:
Rating:
4.71 from 5
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