| Issue ID | 1139587 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10663954 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/12/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After getting off the highway (not in my town) lights came on my dashboard for the abs braking and vsc system. There were also additional characters like (!) in a circle. The manual said for all of these contact dealer immediately, which i did. I was told the abs accumulator needed to be replaced and it was approximately a $3,000 job. I had the repair completed and paid $2,700. 00. (the dealer discounted the job). I am aware that toyota is aware of this problem and has extended the warranty on that same part in the camry hybrid. Further the internet is replete with instances of this happening in 2006 and 2007 highlander hybrid models. Toyota has no credit, extended warranty, or other benefit to highlander hybrid owners. I called toyota and have a case number with them (#1412081681). I feel there should be a recall or extension of warranty on this known defective part. Is there any investigation into this issue? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PUNTA GORDA, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTEGW21A870XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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