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

Issue ID	764179
Internal NHTSA #	10308184
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model Year	2008
File date	31/03/09
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Shortly after commencing braking, brakes briefly seem to "let go" or slip. The sensation is of the car lurching forward, almost accelerating. Then braking resumes. Please note that this is not a one-time incident; i notice it every time i drive at slow or moderate speeds, and then need to brake--most recently, today. 2008 model highlander hybrid was purchased in march 2009; we have owned it for 11 months.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	200
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW HAVEN, CT
VIN pattern	JTEEW44A182XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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	25
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2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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