| Issue ID | 1001694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10534298 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/08/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle failed to stop when depressing the brake pedal. The pedal suddenly felt 'soft' and the vehicle continued to move. After stomping on the brake again the vehicles' braking system engaged with a jerk and began working normally again. This happened several times over a period of a few days before taking the vehicle into a toyota dealership for repair. Dealership identified a faulty master cylinder and booster assembly - both of which are covered under a limited recall on 2004 - 2006 highlanders. Unfortunately not all 2006 highlanders are covered even though they experience the exact same malfunction. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76725 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A760XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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