| Issue ID | 1076085 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10598043 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/06/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Step on brake pedal, hit a small bump in road, brakes let go for a second and then grab. It's like you hit a patch of ice. This has been happening since i got the car. I went onto the edmunds forum http://forums. Edmunds. Com/discussion/5357/toyota/highlander-hybrid/highlander-hybrid-brake-problems/p5 and counted over 350 exact same complaints for 2006 highlander hybrids, including many fender benders. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHELMSFORD, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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