| Issue ID | 1291483 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10875147 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/06/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While stopping or stopped with my foot on the brake pedal, there's a clicking sound. I have found that it's coming from the abs brake accumulator. There have been a couple instances where i'm pressing the brake pedal and it starts to slow down, then feels like the brakes release, then grab again slowing the vehicle to a stop. I've almost crashed a couple times. I've heard and read of many people having the same issue with this system and some have even had accidents due to this. To me, it seems like this would be an ideal candidate for a recall, especially since the repair can be up to $4,000 and most people don't have that much that they can just pay out at a given moment. Also, when turning the key to on, the accumulator has started making a loud buzzing noise for 10-15 seconds. Please consider this system for immediate recall to help prevent any mishaps. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A260XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 45 |
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