| Issue ID | 1648352 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11312153 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/02/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Abs failure, which seems to be an issue with this model based on an online search. Prior models were recalled for the same issue, and although the 2008 uses the same components, it has not been recalled. This is a safety issue given that the brakes can fail. Fixing the issue before it becomes a disaster costs $4000 + |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFIELD, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW44A482XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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