Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. while driving straight, another vehicle suddenly drove in front of the contact. as a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of the other vehicle. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to carman ford lincoln (193 s dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720 at (302) 323-2300) where the front passenger side was repaired. a few months later, the stability control and parking brake indicators illuminated, and the radio and clock started to malfunction. the vehicle was taken to price toyota (168 n dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720 (302) 322-8600) where it was recommended that the body control module needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that other failures may occur. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 119,271.
Anti-skid computer has gone bad, activating skid control constantly ( cutting power and applying brakes ) all the time while driving in warm dry weather. many times you can not even pull out in traffic safely, it cuts power once you start to move. very dangerous. after extensive testing by both independents and the dealer, it has been determined that the computer (anti-skid ecu) has a defect. known issue. kelly blue book values the car at $8500 (private sale) and this repair will be over $2500. vehicle has 51,000 miles on it. belongs to my elderly mother, who is on a fixed income. driving the car is extremely dangerous. come to a stop (light, cross roads,etc). then go, it activates and cuts all power to the drive train. you are just sitting there, and can not move the vehicle. if you are merging, or crossing traffic, you are now in a dangerous situation.