As I pulled out of the parking lot of a hotel the check vcs system, check hybrid system, check awd system warnings began to illuminate and alternate. The master warning light, slip indicator light, check engine warning light and the electronically controlled brake system warning light were all illuminated as well. The car would drive, however, the power steering and ABS were not working. I was able to drive the car to the closest toyota dealership. I was originally told that the car simply needed a new battery. Once the battery was replaced, I was told that the ecu for the ABS system had died and would need to be replaced at the cost of $2000. When I mentioned the recall and the fact that the symptoms were directly in line with the recall notice for the imp I was told that while my VIN fell under the boj recall, the specific serial # of my imp did not. I was also told that this was not the problem my car was having. When I asked whether the serial numbers of the d1m recall were checked I was told this was an "interim recall" and that they were not authorized to do repairs on this one yet so they couldn't check. Research has indicated that an imp failure can cause and ecu failure. Furthermore, an ecu failure would not have caused the system to go into fail safe mode as it did. I have a toyota case #, but they have told me there is nothing they can do.
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid brakes complaints
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Loud squeaky noise from ABS actuator every time brake pedal depressed. Was told $2,000+ to fix and now I hear it is a very common problem with my vehicle. Time for a recall!
While driving the vehicle at approx. 60 miles per hour the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on. In accordance with the owner's manual, I took the car to an authorized toyota dealership. According to the automobile status report, the ABS-hydraulic control assembly: with ecu must be replaced. According to complaints I researched on-line, several complaints have been documented relating to this make, model and ABS system. I filed an incident with toyota (reference number: [xxx]). The intake representative who checked with the dealership said this wasn't a recall item and no support was available to extend the warranty on the part. She confirmed that the service department stated that there was no defect in the workmanship. I asked [xxx] (the person I spoke to) if I could take the vehicle for a second opinion relating to the ABS part. I also asked for verification that the service department actually checked the part for a defect or is qualified to determine if in fact it is a manufacturers' defect. The dealership quoted that the ABS part; brake flush/fluid exchange/bf; engine air filter replacement;A/C service-acs; coolant flush (premium)-cf; and fuel injection service would cost $2,250. I also asked the toyota customer service representative what the battery expectancy on the car is and whether the manufacturer offers any support in terms of the costs. I was told by the dealership that the battery can cost $5,000.00 to replace but the manufacturer may offer some support. I would appreciate your assistance, research and filling of this complaint. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Check vsc system came on, then off, it happens a lot took it to a dealer they found nothing now the warning is on all the time, took it to the dealer and now they want $2,600.00.
There's an engine surge, slight but still can be felt, when applying the brakes. The surge is intermittent but the surge is felt often. Example: after take off from a stop the next time the brakes are applied there'll be a slight bump, as if the accelerator is stepped on at the same time the brakes are applied. There's no high rev, just a bump.
Brakes started making loud grunting noises and felt odd and a bit less responsive; extremely loud noises when brake pedal was pushed hard; lots of buzzing when doors were opened (related to the ABS); took vehicle to local dealer who failed to diagnose the problem then took to independent repair shop and was told that this has been seen somewhat frequently in toyota hybrids. There was even a toyota bulletin about the issue. Had to replace the ABS hydraulic unit - issue was also with the brake actuator.
2006 highlander hybrid, 34,000 miles bought used. Fairly often when I apply the brakes at lower speeds, the SUV surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied. It is dangerous. I took the car to lee's toyota (on 03/03/12) for recall not related to this. They told me there was some air in the braking system, the mechanic fixed. And I will not be charged for. The rotors needed to be cut and pads changed. When I got home I took the wheels off and the rotors and pads are fine. The dealer did not generate the ticket number for the problem. I did not make anything of it because they did not charge me. Just the other day while backing up the SUV did just that and the bumper ended up on the stop sign pole. I did online research & now I know I'm not the only one with this problem. It's defiantly dangerous and it should be recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the brakes failed and caused a crash. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle accelerated into another vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact stated that the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. Updated 04/02/13*lj updated 04/12/2013
For the past month or so, the highlander has been making a squeaking noise at the end of a moderately hard stop. It also makes the same sound sometimes when beginning to move after start-up and the brakes are released. I went to the dealer on feb. 21, 2012, and they said it was the ABS actuator making the noise. The service representative told me that the noise was no problem, he said it was not a safety issue, and that the ABS actuator only needed to be replaced if I did not want to put up with the sound. It is a very expensive part to replace, and should be expected not to fail over the life of the vehicle. I read online that ABS actuators have been an issue in highlander hybrids, so I have reported this incident.
I swerved and stopped suddenly when someone pulled out from a side street to avoid a collision. When I tried to restart the car, I couldn't. Everything "seized" up. I just could not move the car. I had to have it towed to the dealership. They investigated and said that the actuator was stuck open and allowing brake fluid to continually enter the wheels, thereby engaging the brakes. In fact, the mechanic could only move the car once he disabled either the brakes or the actuator, he wasn't specific. From reading other customer discussions online, it appears that this part is supposed to have a lifetime warranty. My dealership looked up the general warranty and said that this wouldn't be covered. My car has had regular maintenance. I think a part like this should be covered and it should be recalled. *tr
When I brake and have my foot firmly and gradually depressing the brake pedal, the car slows but there are these one second instances when the car continues to coast/lunge forward as if it is not going to stop. These problems occur between 25 MPH and 30 MPH and also sometimes at 5 MPH. This creates an unsafe feeling that I am not in control of the car.
When running and decelarating when arriving at a stop, I applied a regular pressure on the brakes. At some point in the breaking the system stop braking and truck keeps running. After few seconds and extra pressur the truck star braking again. Two months later I have to change both bearings on my truck. As a professionnal electrical engineer, I would say that the hybrid system seems defective and some current is flowing to the ground. This result in bearing discharge. This non-braking behavior is occuring frequently around 3 to 4 times a week.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid braking system temporarily releases when hitting a bump or uneven road conditions. This problem originally started in winter, when temps were below freezing. It is now happening no matter what the weather conditions are. The vehicle has been back to the toyota dealer 3 times and each time they say they cannot reproduce the fault, nor do they find any information about it when they search their database. The incident date cited in this complaint is the most recent incident.
When braking moderate to hard, usually going downhill at anywhere from 20 to 40 MPH, brakes will occasionally "release", causing vehicle to surge forward, and requiring reapplication of brake pedal, which usually then functions normally. Failure occurs several times a week, but not daily. Has happened ever since purchasing the vehicle used in 2009. Have not reported it to dealer, but keep expecting a recall for this malfunction.
I have a toyota highlander hybrid 2006. When I am braking to a stop at less then 15mph I often feel the car "lurch" forward for an instant as if the brakes stopped working for an instant. I searched on the web and found forums where other owners of highlander hybrids reported similar issues. I think it is possible the braking switches from regenerative to hydraulic and there is a little pause or loss of performance for this instance which forces you to add more pressure to the brake pad to maintain smooth braking. Toyota has not stated that this is something that happens on their hybrids but most of the other drivers have had my experience. I would like confirmation that this is an issue and a determination if this is a safety or design issue that needs to be acknowledged by the federal safety agency or toyota.
When braking, the vehicle often "slips" for a moment. There is a moment of acceleration when braking at low speeds. It has caused me to bump into the shelves in my garage. It has also caused me to rear-end another vehicle. I was slowing down at some train tracks and rolled into the car ahead of me. The car ahead of me suffered no damage, but my bumper was completely destroyed from the trailer hitch of the other car. The braking is inconsistent and unpredictable. I am just glad no one got hurt.
I was parking on a steep hill and as I stepped on the brake, the vehicle lurched forward approximately 2 feet and hit the side of a fence post and caused damage to my front bumper. Since I bought this vehicle in 2007 I have noticed that often times while driving and then trying to brake on steep hills the vehicle lurches forward. This lurching often causes me to end up in the middle of an intersection or very close to a car in front of me, thus making it a very unsafe situation especially while driving kids. I have reported this problem to my toyota service dealer several times and each time they deny that there is any issue.
I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid that I purchased on april 2010 with a little over 40k miles. I noticed at low speeds and when going over bumps\train tracks a slip in the braking of the SUV for 1 or 2 second or less. This issue is very easy to reproduce..just drive it over a bumpy road or train tracks and this braking issue will occur. I've read online this issue had something to do with the regenerative brakes and hydraulic braking systems and the transfer between the two at low speeds. If this is the case I feel that this is a manufacture defect and a safety issue. If I need to stop really fast on a bumpy road and I have a 1 or 2 second delay in stopping I could end up in an accident.
My wife was parked in front of our apartment building, idling with her foot on the brake, when our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly accelerated and crashed into a gate. Before the car crashed, she repeatedly applied the brake and even put the car in park. The car did not stop. After the impact, the engine continued to rev and accelerate before finally stopping. This had never happened before. The body has been repaired, but per toyota, nothing mechanical or electronic has been touched. Last week toyota sent a specialist out to inspect the car and download data. We were present at the time, and 5 dtc codes displayed. The descriptions displayed on the investigator's lap top mentioned vehicle speed sensors on right wheel and left wheel, the emps, body ecu switch circuit and "low or high power supply voltage". The car was test driven, and no errors or codes were reported. The car is now waiting to be taken to a dealer to be reviewed and fixed.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid braking problems occurred on several occasions. The brakes would momentarily fail while braking at 35 to 40 MPH.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid lurches forward when you first apply the brakes at about 20-25 MPH or less, giving the sensation of losing braking power. The brakes also squeak when pedal applied and have since I purchased the car. Now has 65,000 miles. Prius aside, the problem can be dangerous and dealer says simply knows nothing about the problem and no one else complains. Just look at your complaints as well as hundreds all over the internet. Let's try to fix the problem before there is a death which gets someone's attention at your office. Thank you. Below date is irrelevant. Happens all the time and has for years.
When I am braking my toyota highlander hybrid '06, there is a 2-5 second surge before the brakes kick in.
I have an 06 highlander hybrid, a have problem with its brakes it losses it grip for 1 second or less on light braking and sometimes it surges before the brakes hold. This happened usually in the morning at cold starts occurring 3-4 times a week. I complained to a toyota dealership and they told me that it is because of the transition from regenerative to traditional braking. I just felt not safe because it might lead to accident.
We've owned the car for about a year and this problem has happened to my wife and I both while driving. While braking the brake pedal rises against your foot and the vehicle surges forward then as you apply more force the pedal goes down and the vehicle stops suddenly. It happens intermittently and the brake wear and fluid levels have always been fine, it seems to be a problem with the power assist to the brake maybe as the hybrid model engine starts because it seems to happen when braking after coasting so the engine would be off but as the brakes are applied about halfway through the normal stop you feel the brake pedal get hard and then normal again. During the brake pedal hardness the speed of the vehicle increases which reacts in a harder brake pedal pressure but by then the assist is back and the stop is sudden. This could cause both an accident from hitting someone during the loss of brake and from behind because of the sudden stop.
I purchased a 2006 highlander hybrid limited in september 2009. Fairly often when I apply the brakes at lower speeds, the SUV surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied. It is dangerous and very disconcerting in close traffic or when going around a corner or circle. Although I have managed not to have a collision, I have come pretty close when driving with a reasonable distance from the car in front. I have described it to toyota, which denies there is any problem. I have had it serviced without any problem with the brakes being identified. This is a problem that is noted by many people on the internet who describe the exact problem with my model as well as other hybrids manufactured by toyota. It is a defect that could cause a serious accident if emergency braking is necessary, which at some point we all need to do to be safe on the road. Please address this with toyota.
Brakes release for a split second. It seems to occur if applying over a rough surface but not 100% certain of this. We've noticed this behavior ever since we purchased the highlander in 2006. Not until hearing of similar issues with the prius did we feel it necessary to report.
Failure of 2006 highlander hybrid brakes to maintain consistent resistance to forward motion. This failure occurs repeatedly and causes much anxiety and heart palpitation upon occurrence. This failure was brought to the attention of our local dealer and they claimed to not have any indications of the problem. I also brought them copies of numerous reports which read the same and indicated extremely similar conditions. 11/22/2006 reported to local dealer brake concerns. Their notes were:inter. Cond. More pronounced during 1st few applications in the morning. C/s pedal seems to "fade" & engine has a slight surge when braking. Customer has left vehicle for the day & overnight if necessary to duplicate concern. Results: road tested 3 times. Concern could not be duplicated. Brake calipers & hardware functioning properly at this time. No repairs made at this time. What I actually told them was that the vehicle surged forward when the brakes seemed to fail . 10/02/07 brake concerns- per previous advise, replace front pads, resurface rotors removed and replaced front pads and resurfaced rotors. Charge 235.04. Talked to service manager about brake concerns. Talked to my salesman about brake concerns, talked to dealer manager about brake concerns. Reported on most service surveys and in person to survey callers. Ironically, dealer suggests front brake pads should be replaced now again. Toyota has never contacted me back after any of my reports to them. Only the local service manager ever called me back about this problem and he afforded no remedy.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid [xxx] sometimes surges forward before stopping at speeds between 20-35 MPH. I reported the problem to my local dealer, superior toyota, erie, pa on 1/11/07 (mileage 10,072). They said I was experiencing the change from electronic to hydraulic brakes. On 11/07/07 I complained again (mileage 24,335). This time they updated the ecu logic per tsb eg030-07. On 3/25/08 they said there simply was no problem. In summer 2008, palmiero toyota in meadville, pa told me the sensation was caused by the "fly by wire system", and it was not a problem. When I heard about the prius braking problem, I began worrying again. I called superior toyota on 2/23/10. They told me my car was not part of the recall, and there was nothing they could do for me. Any vehicle that surges forward rather than slowing when the brakes are applied is a safety issue. I am sending a letter of complaint to toyota motor sales USA.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while braking at various speeds, the brake system would slip and the vehicle failed to slow down unless she depressed the brake pedal again. She noticed that the failure occurred an average of 2-3 times a week. She took the vehicle to the dealership twice and the dealer stated that they could find nothing wrong with the braking system. She also called the manufacturer and was told that it was a normal behavior for hybrid vehicles. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 40,000. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. Updated 03/15/10 *bf updated 05/12/10.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid occasionally get a feeling of "no brakes" when applying the brakes. They have always stopped the car, but sometimes there is a brief feeling that they are not working I have reported it to the dealer on at least 3 occasions that I recall. The first time they turned the rotors, the second time they told me there was nothing wrong. The third time they said it was during the transition from regenerative braking to hydraulic braking and that "they're all like that." in my conversations with other pre-2010 toyota hybrid owners, about a third to a half of them have the same problem. Date below is approximately when I first reported it to the dealer.
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