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2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	763775
Internal NHTSA #	10307829
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2008
File date	09/02/10
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since there has been so much talk about the toyota hybrids i thought i would file a quick complaint that may need to be investigated. Just like on the ford fusion hybrids and some of the toyota hybrids under recall, my 2008 highlander hybrid has a bit of a funny brake feeling when going from regenerative braking to mechanical braking. I can duplicate the problem easily and it occurs several times daily. I've learned to live with it, but the first time it happened it startled me. Long story short, when travelling down hill and applying the brakes, the first braking is the regenerative braking. When it changes over to mechanical braking the vehicle sort of lurches forward and requires more pressure on the brake pedal to continue slowing down at the same rate. Again, this is something that i've learned to expect and i always leave plenty of room between me and any car in front.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	23000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROANOKE, VA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	15
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2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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