| Issue ID | 1593203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11244727 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 17/11/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At low speeds such as slowing for a stop sign vehicle randomly brakes by itself with sudden stopping of vehicle. Occupants and items in vehicle are thrown forward. Normal brake pressure applied. Has happened to both myself and my wife while driving. Vehicle has been to shop multiple times including 1 replacement of 12v battery as a solution, however vehicle continues to have issues. Listed date is approximate of original occurrence. Some instances captured on dash-cam video. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDLANDS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDCRFH0GSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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