| Issue ID | 1620213 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11281213 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/07/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased this vehicle from a private used car lot. They told me all service was completed through toyota so i had faith in toyota repairing any problems, within the first year the abs system started makeing strainge noices and the breaks were not very effeective, i have no choice but to continue driving since this is my family primary vehicle as a retired disable vet, i called toyota and they told me too bad that the previous owner could of had the extended warentiy but they didnt do it, now im stuck driving a dangerious vehicle with my family which includes 2 boys that are special needs and myself a 100% disabled vet. Not happy with toyota. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 153000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A660XXXXXX |
| 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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