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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1239589
Internal NHTSA #	10794337
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2007
File date	15/10/15
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2007 toyota highlander hybrid limited was experiencing concerning brakes beginning to lurch forward, brake pedal stiffness, and associated noise. In short, the issue is a critical loss of assisted braking. Took it to the dealership in texas and was instructed that the abs actuator had failed. Mechanic indicated that this failure is fairly common in toyota hybirds from 07 (both highlander and camry). The highlander abs actuator component is identical to the abs actuator in the 2007 camry hybrid that was the subject of a nhtsa investigation which culminated in 2014 with toyota issuing an enhanced warranty program covering the 2007 camry hybrid (nhtsa investigation pe 14-001, conducted by kareem habib). Was informed that other owners of 2007 highlander hybrids had experienced the same problems. A quick search online shows that these issues are quite ubiquitous in the 07 hybrid models. This presents a significant safety issue. I subsequently relocated for work to the washington, dc area and called toyota to see if they would offer a fix or cover the repair. Was instructed to bring the car into a different dealership. Dealership confirmed that the issue is a faulty abs actuator (design defect) and the cost of repair/replacement would be $3506. 02. Dealership sent toyota corporate the information and requested that they repair be covered. Toyota corporate denied coverage of the repair. Was also instructed by toyota corporate that despite the fact they had requested that i take the car into the dealership, i owed $129. 95 for the mechanical inspection. The failure of assisted braking presents a significant safety issue. This issue was recognized by nhtsa in it's aforementioned investigation of identical failures in the 2007 toyota camry hybrid. I respectfully request that nhtsa initiate an investigation into the 07 highlander hybrid abs actuator.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MCLEAN, VA
VIN pattern	JTEHW21A770XXXXXX
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	25
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2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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