| Issue ID | 1640000 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11302901 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/04/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle made an abnormal sound and while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward. The contact also stated that the sound was present while the vehicle was stopped with the gear shift lever in the park position. The vehicle was taken to a certified toyota mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a failed brake actuator assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of this issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AGUSTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | JTEDW21A360XXXXXX |
| 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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