| Issue ID | 1529759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11170212 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/01/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake actuator. On september 2016 i had my car self brake at 45 mph. No injuries occurred, but i had car towed to toyota dealer ship in orlando florida. After local dealership and corporate inspector diagnosis. They found no problem. However i recently discovered in june of 2016 toyota did issue a customer satisfaction warranty issue with my cars braking actuator. I was never informed. In november of 2018 i reported a issue with brakes. Dealer confirmed it was actuator. Toyota refused ot assist with repair. In january of 2019, my braes failed while driving. Again no injuries. It was determined to be the actuator. Toyota again refused to take any responsibility. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 232000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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