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2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	763931
Internal NHTSA #	10307959
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2002
File date	06/11/08
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Left (driver side) front abs began activating spontaneously as my 02 toyota highlander came to stop. Service agency found no code. Removing fuse on abs sensor eliminated 'false activation' problem, but disabled abs; replacing sensor had no effect. Discovered broken sensor ring on rear axle, due to corrosion. (necessary replacement of entire axle) eliminated abs activation on braking, but induced abs activation on acceleration from stop. Replacement of another sensor (also contaminated/damaged by axle corrosion/infiltration) seemed to solve the problem, but i now experience noise/activation when rear wheel drive engages in winter driving. My online research (and service agency) indicate this is a recurring, growing problem in highlanders and lexuses and other toyota models sharing the rear axle assemblies, that are prone to infiltration corrosion damage, especially in the northern states.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
VIN pattern	JTEHF21A720XXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	3
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2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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