| Issue ID | 1499694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130979 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/09/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The abs actuator is leaking fluid and needs to be replaced. Luckily, i noticed a noise from the slipping abs while idling at traffic lights, and brought it in for service before a warning light came on, or my brakes failed. Though many online accounts of this same fluid leak issue on this vehicle make, model, and year, describe dangerous brake failures. The repair cost is over $4,000 at the toyota dealership. According to a cars. Com article from july 1, 2016, there has been a free replacement service bulletin for the brake actuators on toyota prius 2004-2009, and highlander hybrid 2006-2007. The 2008 highlander hybrid has the same issue, with at least 75 identical complaints on www. Carcomplaints. Com. This important safety issue needs to be addressed by toyota: please include the 2008 toyota highlander hybrid to the service bulliten to replace the brake actuator assembly, free of charge at a toyota dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KAILUA, HI |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW44A682XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 0 |
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