2013 Toyota Highlander Service Brakes Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Abs system issue. When applying brakes the abs makes very loud noises like knocking very loud. Local mechanic found that the round drum attached to the abs was very hot. Vehicle had been driven to mechanic and was stationary when he checked it. Brake fluid level good. Abs will keep running after vehicle is turned off. Trying to keep correct pressure in system, i was told. Checked for recall, but no recall on this vin
ODI 11192146
Service Brakes
I have a 2013 toyota highlander and recently while driving toward a stop sign, i went to slow my vehicle to stop and my brake pedal was stuck. Also, the brake pedal seemed to be in a higher than normal position because i remember having to raise my leg to reach the height of the pedal. No matter how hard i pressed i couldn't get the brake pedal to the floor and i was unable to stop the car. I was forced to go…
ODI 11079188
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact t-boned another vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right leg, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Furthermore, while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11142609
Service Brakes
I am the one and only,'original new car owner'. At 25k miles i needed to replace brake pads as well as rotors. Rear pads were less than half worn, however both rear rotor had 0.8 cm, peripheral circular unused rusty rings on both surfaces.both, left + right wheels. I know i am repeating to double emphasis my anxiety for a car my daughter uses. I suspect both rear calipers (brake-cylinders) receive less than adequate…
ODI 11104968
Service Brakes
While driving uphill, the brakes malfunctioned and brakes (and the gas) wouldn't work. My car slid backwards down the hill into a street with an oncoming car. Brake function did not return the entire slide down the hill (approx. 65 feet), and the screen on the dashboard said "brake malfunction, contact dealer immediately" it was towed to the dealership over a week ago with no resolution to date from toyota.
ODI 10808876
Service Brakes · Steering
I turned on my car, put it on drive when i tried to press the gas and turn the wheel to get out of the parking lot the steering wheel locked so hard i could not turn it. I pressed on the brakes but the brakes were not functioning at all as i was pressing on the brake pad the check engine light came on and so did the brake light on the dash board, on the big screen where it shows my info and other fancy gadgets…
Crash reported
ODI 10703233
Service Brakes
I pulled into my parking spot art home. I pressed the brakes but the car did not stop, it actually accelerated slightly. I know i pressed the brake and not the gas because i looked down and saw the brake fully depressed and my leg was fully extended. Also if i would have accidentally hit the accelerator, it would have been much worse. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10641427
Air Bags · Service Brakes
I was driving down the street and came upon a red light, there were two cars ahead of me, a lincoln and a chrysler. I started to slow down at a distance, when i applied the brake, my vehicle accelerated, i looked down to make sure that my foot was on the brake, and it sure was, so i hammered down on the brake and my vehicle did not slow down and continued to run at the same speed of approximately 15 mph. The faulty…
Crash reported
ODI 10563582
Engine · Service Brakes
I bought a new 2013 highlander december 28, 2013 from tom wood toyota dealership. When i was driving home december 28-31, 2013 click, click, squeaking noise, brakes slipping, dragging, vibrating and a tremendous pulsating against my foot when i stop. When i tried to stop the highlander the vehicle jumped forward. January 2, 2014 a burnt odor coming through the heater vents, rattling in the right front door, gush…
ODI 10558553
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling into parking space - brakes applied - car lurched forward (unintended acceleration) - brakes did not engage - car jumped the curb, crossed the sidewalk and hit a tree - airbag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10546569
Service Brakes
I started my vehicle, in my garage, to warm it up for its first scheduled maintenance at the dealership. The parking brake was engaged from my last use of the vehicle the night prior (i always apply the parking brake before exiting my car). As my highlander warmed up, i began removing a few personal items so that they would be out of the vehicle during my service at the dealership. I placed my personal items at the…
Crash reported
ODI 10551850
Service Brakes
My wife was maneuvering the suv into small area parking lot onto a corner space, on the first forward and back motion to maneuver the brake was ok, then on the second maneuver the brake didn't work and the tire went over the concrete parking block then hitting the structure of the doctors office. Early on in the day i went to the toyota dealership to purchase a hitch and when about to leave the parking brake didn't…
Crash reported
ODI 10515185
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.