2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Brakes · AR

I have had to replace the brake actuator on my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 3 times since 2014. Replacing this part is a $2500 - $3000 repair. The first time, we paid out of pocket. The second time, I was told I would have to pay out of pocket and I declined. Parked the vehicle for about a year and then received notice from toyota that the part was being offered an extended warranty under letter zg1. At that point, I had the part replaced under the extended warranty. Now the part has failed again. This is a very serious issue as it controls the ABS braking system and failure can have devastating consequences. I think toyota recognized the issue, made adjustments, but did not make proper adjustments and still has issues with this part. Particularly - this issue may be related to the fact that the hybrid vehicles rely on the braking system to regenerate the battery.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Brakes · 178,361 miles · CA

While attempting to make a stop at an intersection during city driving the brake pedal became very hard to press down and several warning lights came on my vehicle dashboard. At first, the problem was intermittent but progressively got worst over continued driving. I took my vehicle to my local toyota dealer for inspection. The service manager informed me that I had a problem with the ABS brake system module and the repair was about $2,600.00. I parked the vehicle because it was no longer safe to drive and to many close calls. Later I found out that this 2006 toyota highlander hybrid and several proceeding model years had a very extensive consumer complaint number for this very same ABS brake system concern. I contacted the service manager at the same local toyota dealership about a warranty at which time the service manager informed me that my warranty expired which I never was informed. It seems to me personally this is how the air bag safety problem was over looked on these vehicles until consumers lost their lives on faulty consumer products that got progressively worst over time. Several of the other import manufacture have offered recalls on the very same ABS system brake concern. Toyota has yet to offer a recall several model years into this safety concern with the ABS brake system. If we as consumers can't stop our vehicles while driving on the city streets or highways accidents happen and people die. This safety concern has gone on long enough with thousands of complaints over the years for the same ABS brake system concern. There must be a much better job at protecting the consumer safety from continued safety concerns not being addressed by toyota. All the other import manufactures have step up with recalls, whats taking toyota manufactures so long after years of the same safety concerns. Please help us with this ABS brake system concern.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 95,000 miles · AL

I purchased the vehicle used in august 2018. In january, warning lights indicated a 'vsc system' problem. The event occurred while I was driving. I researched car repair websites and forums, and discovered that this is often a simple problem with a sensor for the fuel door, or a linkage in the accelerator assembly. I followed instructions, and the light turned off. Over the past six weeks, the lights have returned, usually in association with refueling the vehicle. I took the vehicle to a dealer today, and was informed that an ABS actuator was failing. The part is $1700 from toyota, with labor totaling $600. Further research revealed the problem was widespread, but the only remedy was a 'warranty enhancement' that has already expired. I cannot afford this repair, and I was not informed of this issue at purchase. Because this issue was critical for vehicle safety, I felt the need to alert the federal safety agency to a continuing problem.

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · LA

The brake actuator pump failed and was replace under the warrantee extension zg1. The replacement brake actuator pump failed but toyota will not cover it. It is a very expensive defective part. When the part fails many systems are impacted especially the brakes.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 175,000 miles · VA

Intermittently, while driving down the road, all of the dash lights come on, there is a high beeping sound, and the brakes stopped functioning properly. The brakes either need to be matched with extreme force or the brakes will slam by barely touching the brake pedal. Toyota acknowledges that this is an issue and offered a warranty extension to owners of this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle after the extension was offered and haven't had issues until recently. I am concerned for not only my safety but the safety of my family. I have been a toyota fan for all of my adult life. However, after dealing with this issue and being quoted $2000 to fix it, I would offer advice to anybody or not to buy a toyota or at least not a toyota hybrid. Buyer and driver beware!

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · LA

While driving on a residential road the brake system failed to properly stop the car. This issue first happened in january 2017. At that time I took the car in and had the brake actuator assembly replaced under a limited service recall by toyota and the replacement actuator assembly also failed within 18 months. While driving through a residential area the brakes again failed to stop the car, making a grinding noise and jerking to a halt after pressure applied to the brake pedal. Because the actuator assembly was replaced under the limited service recall toyota denies any culpability in the failure of the replacement part and refuses to offer further assistance.

Filed Jan 19, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 135,000 miles · CA

I am getting a "check vsc system" on the dashboard along with a red triangle, orange ABS light, orange traction control light, red brake light and orange exclamation mark inside a circle. I have been hearing weird popping noises when braking also.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · LA

The brake actuator module failed in 2013 and the replacement module failed again in 20018.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stability control and anti lock brake system warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was repaired by toyota of hattiesburg (6461 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402) in february of 2017, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Brakes · 156,100 miles · FL

Dashboard warning lights came on all at the same time and stayed on. Went to diagnose repair and they said it needs a new brake actuator. Upon investigating, I see that toyota extended the warranty for 10 years but it expired on dec 31 2017. Upon reflection, we have felt the brakes occasionally become very stiff and hard to stop the vehicle while in motion. The mechanic says it is because of the actuator issue. I feel this safety issue, albeit rather old, is a known issue to toyota and they should provide some recourse for the repair. I have included the diagnostic showing diagnostic codes and mechanic evaluation.