Toyota Highlander Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 22
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2001–2011
- Stored years
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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving my brand new (3 weeks after i bought it) toyota highlander v6 in a secondary down hill road when the brake system failed completely and the car started to accelerate downhill. Not being able to control it i ignored the "full stop" sign at the end of the secondary road and i continued in a flat main road where cars normally speed until i was able to put the shift into park and finally the car stopped…
ODI 10417659
Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving 2011 toyota highlander, stopped the car at red light (intersection of catharpin rd and us 55). During the green light, i was trying to take a right turn on the light and the car did not allow me to turn the power steering (stuck) and on the lcd panel it started blinking message saying break malfunction, the car went on to the oncoming traffic lane and finally with some struggle stopped the car on the…
ODI 10394243
Service Brakes, Electric
I am experiencing problems with my 2001 toyota highlander. Whenever i press on the brake it pulsates,vibrates and it makes a distracting loud ratcheting sound. When the speedometer drops to less than 10mph- it happens. This happens so frequently, that i really hate driving anywhere. I took it to several different mechanics. After being told the problem that i am having is due to warped rotors and warn brake pads- i…
ODI 10397246
Service Brakes, Electric
The left brake lights on my 2002 toyota highlander limited edition [redacted] do not work. I changed the bulbs and they still do not work. I have researched possible causes and found hundreds of other consumers have had the same problems. This is a dangerous defect in that it arose suddenly, for no reason, and compromises the safety of the vehicles ability to warn other drivers that the car is braking. I am…
ODI 10394356
Service Brakes, Electric
For approximately 2-3 days (june 23-25) was experiencing honk when pushing brake pedal, almost constant tick of the abs actuator and stuttering at stops in 2006 toyota highlander (54,540 miles). Took to own mechanic with diagnostic of faulty abs actuator. Hoping part was covered under warranty made appointment with toyota dealer for service. Before made it to appointment was driving forward when all dash lights and…
ODI 10342077
Service Brakes, Electric
Toyota highlanders suv brake lights for years 2002-2003 has a serious issue with either the left or right brake lighting. My wife's 2003 toyota limited edition highlander right rear brake light stop working on 25 june 2010. After reading and learning many other toyota highlanders owners are having the same issue, i had to submit this, since toyota has not announced a recall for this problem. Please click here for…
ODI 10340237
Service Brakes, Electric
2006 toyota highlander hybrid. On bumpy road surface it feels like the brakes give way for a second before reengaging. At the dealership i have been told that there is nothing wrong, but toyota did recall newer prius for the very same reason. The brakes do reengage, but the delay is alarming long and very disconcerting. This has happened repeatedly over the past few years that i've owned the car and i have reported…
ODI 10331683
Service Brakes, Electric
I purchased a 2007 toyota highlander, hybrid in sep of 2009. I have noticed an interruption in engaging the brakes every time i press the brake pedal. Toyota says this it a normal delay between the mechanical and abs engaging. I am a long time driver and this is very unsettling. *tr
ODI 10331534