| Issue ID | 1474436 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101840 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/08/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake actuator was making a lot of noises starting in 8/2017 when i bought the car. Actuator problem lights came on in 3/2018, i don't know if they came on before i owned car. When i took car into dealer on 9/8/2017 they told me noise was normal and there was no problems with brakes. On 4/2/2018 vsc/abs/brake/traction lights came on and toyota told me i had to replace brake actuator. I opened case # 1804022826 with toyota who told me i was responsible to pay for repair. Thousands of dollars later i have a new brake actuator that doesn't make any sounds at all. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRASS VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21AX60XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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