2016 Toyota Highlander Service Brakes Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard metal rubbing on the front brakes. The front brake pads, rotors, and calipers were repaired by orland toyota (8505 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60487), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to elmhurst toyota (440 w lake st, elmhurst, il 60126) where it was determined that the brake pads were fine; however,…
ODI 11243730
Service Brakes
Started complaining about brakes at 10,000 miles. The dealer turned rear rotors at 28,000 and installed new pads. Now at 37,000, the front rotors are warped also. Cannot be turned down.no coverage from the dealer. Defective rotors are my complaint. Toyota forums complain about theses rotors all the time.the vehicle shutters as brakes are applied.
ODI 11209288
Service Brakes
When i am on regular speed and push the break paddle then staring is shacking and it's have just 10000 miles on it
ODI 11218216
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota highlander. While driving 50 mph, the brakes malfunctioned when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (priority toyota springfield, [redacted], springfield, va 22150, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 11142329
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Brakes have a slight vibration when traveling at high speeds in the city and someone is stopped on the freeway. My lights have dimmed dramatically since i first purchased new. The passenger side daytime running light is full of moisture. Most importantly, the temperature sensor and/or ac fan/motor is halfway functioning at 38k! By this, i mean that the ac in the front of the car kicks on and off in the middle of…
ODI 11151645
Service Brakes
While parking in a public parking lot, at idle speed, the brakes did not stop forward progress. Car struck the curbing, climbed onto the divider, crossed the divider and bumped a parked car on the other side. While the car was in motion, i pumped the brakes, and pushed the gear shift lever into the park position. After vehicle stopped, i reversed carefully, when the vehicle came off the divider, i set the foot…
Crash reported
ODI 11124494
Service Brakes
Driving downhill or at speeds over 70 mph, the brakes were not effective to stop the vehicle safely. The vehicle vibrates and was difficult to maneuver with confidence. The vehicle had done only 25,000 miles and under manufacturer's warranty. The dealer simply machined the rotors and put them back. Hoping it will fix the problem and not due to defective rotors. Shouldn't toyota look into this more and perhaps…
ODI 11121106
Service Brakes
When the car is fully loaded, the parking brake fails to keep the car from moving when on a hill.
ODI 11072443
Service Brakes
At low speeds such as slowing for a stop sign vehicle randomly brakes by itself with sudden stopping of vehicle. Occupants and items in vehicle are thrown forward. Normal brake pressure applied. Has happened to both myself and my wife while driving. Vehicle has been to shop multiple times including 1 replacement of 12v battery as a solution, however vehicle continues to have issues. Listed date is approximate of…
ODI 11244727
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle sustained significant front end damage, but the air bags did not deploy. The front passenger sustained chest injuries that did not require medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11030387
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in a parking lot trying to park my car i put my foot on the break to stop the car and put into reverse and the car accelerated instead of stopping. The harder i pushed the breaks the faster it accelerated and hit the car parked in front of me.
Crash reported
ODI 11003560
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving with our two daughters (ages 12 and 14). It had just started to snow and my wife said the road was slippery she put the car into low gear and traveled slowly. She was right around the corner from our house when she could no longer control the vehicle. She hit a tree, a fence, and then two more trees, traveling more than 600 feet. Even though she was traveling downhill she said the brakes did not…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10949888
Service Brakes
Recall vehicle sold to me as new car wihout remedy. Manufacturer recall issued nhtsa #16v775 recall #g03 safety (noncompliance) recall g03 - remedy notice, certain 2016 model year highlander, brake fluid reservoir sensor connector
ODI 10945504
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Toyota Highlander.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.