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2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1598784
Internal NHTSA #	11253911
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2009
File date	01/09/19
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is for a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid limited with about 142000 miles. The vehicle has not been in any accidents and is not abused in any way. All maintenance are up to date with the major timing kit replaced most recently at about 140000. While driving the vehicle on normal roads (sometimes highway, sometime city roads), i get three warnings that pop up at the center screen between the air vents; 1) check abs, 2) check brake system, and 3) brake malfunction. For the first two warnings, it is followed by "have your vehicle checked by dealer." but, for the third warning, it is accompanied by "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact dealer." these warnings also correspond to three lights that pop up by the speedometer; 1) vsc, 2) abs, and 3) brake. The lights stay on for two to three days at a time and then will go away without any reasonable explaination. This happens about every other week. I was unable to bring it to a dealership when the light is on as i live very far away from the dealership. When i call and describe the warnings, i am told that this may be a problem with the actuator and it is common. The dealer estimated the cost to be around $3500. I did a quick search online and find that this is a common problem among same generation highlanders. I should not have to pay for this and the manufacturer needs to get the vehicle right. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle with the uncertainty of being able to stop safely when necessary. I understand that toyota had a recall on the brake system for the prius and camry, but did not include the highlander. They should have since this is a safety problem that is common with the first and second generation highlanders. Please get toyota to take responsibility before an accidents occurs. Brakes are an important safety feature that should not be compromised.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	142299
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT BENNING, GA
VIN pattern	JTEEW44A292XXXXXX
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	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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