| Issue ID | 853080 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10395496 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated there was a recurring failure in which the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance when braking at low speeds. In addition, there was a slight hesitation when engaging the brakes before they would respond. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions in which they were unable to diagnose the failure. The rotors were repaired once but did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 65,623. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN LUIS, CO |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A960XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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