| Issue ID | 1117709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10641265 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/07/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After the date of the crash the car is failing to stop properly. The car will bump constantly before a complete stop. It is unsafe to use the car at higher speed or in sudden stop situations. It is also making a constant noise when the pedal is depressed. I took the car to a local hybrid shop and the diagnostic was quick in just minutes. They said it is a common problem with all toyota hybrids. Toyota is aware of the problems but not assuming responsibility. They said that part should last for the life of every car but not for the hybrids. It was a bad design and toyota has a technical bulletin for just diagnose but not repair or prevent. The part cost $2400 including labor. I called toyota pr and make a complaint. They have failed to help me neither they provide status on the complaint. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81130 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA MOBILE APP |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21AX60XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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