| Issue ID | 1491203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121153 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/03/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Abs brake system failure driving down the highway leaving the car 100% with no brakes as driving down the highway in heavy traffic nearly causing a major accident and potential risk of life. Car regularly maintained and well cared for. Dealer calling for $5,200 repair with no alternative. Parts required are abs modulator p/n 44050-48320 @ $2,700 and abs pump assembly p/n 47070-48020 @ $1,010 plus approximatdely $1,200 in labor. Had this system fixed over a year ago with the correct parts and the system has failed once again, parts are now out of warranty. Car is unsafe to drive using oem parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 166000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUBURN, AL |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW44A082XXXXXX |
| 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 | 665 |
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