| Issue ID | 1279967 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10862379 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/05/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When coming to a stop the brakes randomly surge instead of stopping. After a van rear ended my car at a stoplight, the tendency to surge increased and caused two rear end collisions within a few months. Toyota claims there is nothing wrong with it. Codes were documented, but i feel this is an issue that needs to be addressed beyond the manufacturer. It is especially prone to the surge when brakes are hit suddenly on city or highway streets. It feels as though the computer cannot decide whether to charge the battery or brake and that hesitation is frightening! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OCOEE, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A960XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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