| Issue ID | 881811 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10425580 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. In april 2011, the dealer serviced the vehicle and informed the contact that the front brakes were locked. The dealer replaced the calipers. In august 2011, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for service and was told that the rear calipers had rusted and needed to be replaced. The dealer performed the repairs. The contact was concerned about premature wear of the brakes and stated that it was a safety issue since the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 60,000. The approximate failure mileage was 56,800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56800 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLD CHANTOM, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A350XXXXXX |
| 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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