| Issue ID | 1026903 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10555138 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/12/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After starting car and putting it in gear, car starts driving even though brake is fully engaged. Warning lights flash on and turn off regarding brake failure but don't stay on long enough to read. The brakes catch after a second or two and operate normally but then will suddenly pause during use - taking a second or two to catch. Checked brake fluid - it is fine. Bringing car to toyota dealership tomorrow. Have since read blogs/reports from other 2008 highlander hybrid owners experiencing same unpredictable, instantaneous, momentary brake failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW44A482XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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