2006 Toyota Highlander Service Brakes Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake fluid · 7 records
- brake actuator · 4 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
- master cylinder · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Ongoing issue with generation 1 highlander hybrids and prius from same date ranges. A warranty adjustment has already been issued and ended. The abs brake accumulator gets an internal leak code c1391. Reduced braking, esc, brake and other lights come on. Many of those repaired under warranty are already failing a second time. Vehicle is dangerous to drive since it can be driving perfectly and fail while in motion…
ODI 11297471
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was driving straight on the main road coming to a stop light.the vehicle would not stop after pressing on the brakes several times. There are several lights on the dash:brakes,traction control, 2 yellow exclamation marks one inside a triangle and the ,abs. The mechanic is saying the brake actuator is faulty and needs to replaced.
ODI 11185662
Service Brakes
Brake actuator. On september 2016 i had my car self brake at 45 mph. No injuries occurred, but i had car towed to toyota dealer ship in orlando florida. After local dealership and corporate inspector diagnosis. They found no problem. However i recently discovered in june of 2016 toyota did issue a customer satisfaction warranty issue with my cars braking actuator. I was never informed. In november of 2018 i reported…
ODI 11170212
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving at an unknown speed, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to toyota of cleveland (3560 village n blvd, mcdonald, tn 37353) where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11164826
Service Brakes
Two months ago, my car system noted abs system problem: abs light, brake light, and other lights on. I took my car to toyota place in garden grove, ca dealer, they told me abs system failed, it would be replaced as possible, the cost is from $2500 to 3500. They also said the car i can drive but the abs didn't work. The problem is the cost is too high and i can't afford for it. On last monday 04/16/2018, around…
ODI 11088924
Service Brakes
Please disregard complain number 10994017. The agent didn't put correct description. The vehicle's brake warning light was suddenly on on 6/4/2017. The brake fluid was low. The vehicle had brake work done in late april with toyota of nashua and replaced the brake fluid. The next morning the brake was not effective (making noise when pressing brake paddle and did not effectively stop). Brought to the toyota dealer…
ODI 10995154
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed to work and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (toyota of nashua; [redacted], nashua, nh 03060; [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the brake fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [redacted] and stated that they were not…
ODI 10994017
Service Brakes
The brakes on our toyota highlander hybrid randomly get mushy (slip) and don't engage for a second, then will engage. This creates a dangerous situation as the vehicle will not stop as intended and when needed. Also, the vehicle at other times will surge when the brakes have been applied and you attempting to come to a stop. This has been happening for quite some time. These problems have been well-documented at the…
ODI 10910044
Service Brakes
Vehicle is leaking brake fluid through the vacuum line from the master cylinder to the intake and then out the exhaust. Brakes are now spongy and do not operate as required for safe driving. Toyota refuses to acknowledge this recall stating my vehicle does not fall under the recall notice. The brake fluid slow leak happens both when stationary and in use. The recall was issued on october 21, 2010. Brake fluid…
ODI 10877121
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While making a turn at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated at an unknown speed. As a result, the vehicle struck a pedestrian. A police report was filed. The pedestrian suffered injuries and medical attention was required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11139259
Service Brakes
The "brake actuator" became defective, and was not able to be repaired. The part was very expensive and seems to be a problem that could be considered wide spread enough that it should be "recalled".
ODI 10872718
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. When the vehicle was started, the brake light, antilock brake light, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not accelerate and the antilock brakes did not work. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10854853
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving vehicle when warning lights for abs and skid control came on. Check vsc system in dash. When brake is applied right front tire locks and causes vehicle to spin. Slow speed is the only reason for no accident. Took vehicle to dealer and was told "brake accuator " electronics had failed and needed to be replaced for $3800. Research shows this is an issue on the highlander, the lexus and the camry so why have…
ODI 10762674
Service Brakes
When applying the brakes there is a noise that comes from the brakes and it feels like the brakes are failing so i went to the toyota dealership to find out the problem and they said that the brake actuator was bad and had to be replaced. The cost of the replacement was quoted at $3200.00. I searched the web and found that this has occurred not just once but many times on numerous toyota vehicles over many years. I…
ODI 10763701
Service Brakes
While driving on the freeway and the traffic came to a slow as i was braking to slow down i noticed all the lights on my dashboard suddenly lit up, all the following engine, abs, brakes and check vsc lights came on. I took to a dealership, piercey toyota and they did a diagnostic and came back with codes c1391 and b1281.
ODI 10762104
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel displayed a "vehicle stability control" error message. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system accumulator pump remained activated and drained the battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10761257
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
After an synthetic oil change and rear brake job at firestone a few days earlier in atlanta, i was driving along and my check vsc system light came on. I then took it back to firestone and they put it on the computer and there were no codes; subsequently they suggested that i take it to the dealer for diagnosis. The diagnosis at the dealer revealed that i needed a new abs accumulator and this could be repaired for…
ODI 10702733
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving in traffic when an alarm sounded and several dashboard lights lit up. Center display said "check vsc system". I took it to the dealer who said the abs module needs to be replaced at a cost $2,800. Other than a vibration under the hood while slowing down the car appears to be operating normally. The abs warning light is on which leads me to believe the abs maybe disabled. I was able to run a vsc…
ODI 10670837
Service Brakes
After the date of the crash the car is failing to stop properly. The car will bump constantly before a complete stop. It is unsafe to use the car at higher speed or in sudden stop situations. It is also making a constant noise when the pedal is depressed. I took the car to a local hybrid shop and the diagnostic was quick in just minutes. They said it is a common problem with all toyota hybrids. Toyota is aware of…
ODI 10641265
Service Brakes
While driving the car, the brakes failed. I was able to stop the car without an accident, but it had to be towed. The repair shop found the master cylinder had failed. Per toyota, the vin # for the car is not in the "batch" involved in a recall in 2010 involving the master cylinders for highlanders, and they refuse to honor the recall for this car. *tr
ODI 10684319
Service Brakes
The vehicle failed to stop when depressing the brake pedal. The pedal suddenly felt 'soft' and the vehicle continued to move. After stomping on the brake again the vehicles' braking system engaged with a jerk and began working normally again. This happened several times over a period of a few days before taking the vehicle into a toyota dealership for repair. Dealership identified a faulty master cylinder and…
ODI 10534298
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake and abs warning lights illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and shut the engine off. The vehicle was able to be restarted but would not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brake switch would have to be replaced. After the brake switch was…
ODI 10489102
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Complaint: 2006 base highlander, fwd, 4 cylinders. Brake system (vsc, trac off, abs & brake) and tpms lights on, disabling safety features. 1)tpms flashing light. Issue may have been in-process since day 1. It regularly came on, reset by dealers and eventually showed us how to reset ourselves. 2)brake system lights. All (4) came on, diagnosed as left rear wheel sensor. Dealer quoted cost: $1000. Replacement didn't…
ODI 10643291
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise when depressing the brake pedal and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was shifted into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer who diagnosed that the hybrid was calibrating and was performing normally. In addition, the contact stated that the vsc and abs warning…
ODI 10652029
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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