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2001 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	854939
Internal NHTSA #	10397246
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2001
File date	16/03/11
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am experiencing problems with my 2001 toyota highlander. Whenever i press on the brake it pulsates,vibrates and it makes a distracting loud ratcheting sound. When the speedometer drops to less than 10mph- it happens. This happens so frequently, that i really hate driving anywhere. I took it to several different mechanics. After being told the problem that i am having is due to warped rotors and warn brake pads- i paid to have new brake pads and rotors installed. That didn't work. (now they say it is an abs problem) i took the highlander to a toyota dealer who without properly performing a computer scan, blamed the mechanics who replaced my rotors and brake pads for the problem that i have been having-and they told me that it was not the abs system. Anyway, i am still having the same problem that both professional mechanics disagree on. Pulsation, vibration and loud noises. Note: neither of the two indicator lights brake/abs has activated since the problem started. Finally, i took the highlander to a third mechanic, paid for an inspection of my abs system and received several computer scan abs faults codes:c1271-c1278- abs activates at a lower speed. Also, master cylinder pressure sensor malfunction c1281. I want toyota to repair the defects in my toyota highlander.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	101531
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROSELLE, NJ
VIN pattern	JTEHF21A510XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	08/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	10
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2001 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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