2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 124,842 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving up a hill at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ABS, traction control, steering system, and battery warning indicators illuminated. In addition, "stop vehicle in a safe place immediately" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive force to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to royal south toyota (located at 3115 s walnut st, bloomington, in 47401, (812) 331-1100) where it was diagnosed, but no failure code was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,842.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Brakes · 215,000 miles · UT

Brakes failed shortly after the ABS warning light went off. Dealer diagnosed this as a break actuator assembly failure. It looks like toyota had a warranty enhancement program for vehicle years 2006-2007. However, my 2009 appears to be having exactly the same issue, yet it's not covered by the program. Given the severity of the part failure, it's not clear why this is not a recall... We were lucky that no accident resulted from this failure.

Filed Jan 19, 2019 · Brakes · 168,200 miles · OH

Once car was sitting in a lot and another time, running on highway. Abs, brake,traction control, vsc lights came on also message display said ABS message and brake message. Codes from ABS dtc,s are all a c-0371, 1271 through 1278, 1281, 1346, & 1391. Seems to be same issue as the '06-'07 highlander hybrids and the '04-'09 prius. There was an extended coverage for the brake actuator on those vehicles. I have been reading many other complaints, same things, with the '09 highlanders. Looks like repairs range from $2500-$5000,which is ridiculous.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · FL

Takata recall- when fuiling from the pump, nuzzles keep shuting off itself like the tank is already full. Its been happening recently. At the same time, check break system by deler start appering. It takes 3 to 4 push to start the car after this error message. Sometimes it takes longer and especially it happens in the morning. Took to deler but they did not find a code to check but this is still happening.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Brakes · 127,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

The brake system completely went out of order suddenly, during the motion in the street. Although the brake system liquid was renewed in toyota center just few days ago, few days prior to required scheduled maintenance date. Now the price of the brake system repair is catastrophic. As I am asking for advice, all the other highlander owners complain about the same. This is a big shame for toyota

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Brakes · 280,000 miles · CT

Abs vsc and brake lights are on - as per hartford dealer need to replace these parts 44050-48320 and 47070-48020

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Brakes · 121,593 miles · AZ

Abs and brake malfunction light comes on. Auto repair shop told me the ABS actuator needs to be replaced at a cost of $3,500

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Brakes · 146,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the ABS failed. The vehicle was taken to robbins toyota of texarkana (6233 mall dr, nash, tx 75569 (903) 794-5121) where it was diagnosed that the accumulator part failed and the accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. *ln the consumer stated an independent diagnostic test found the actuator to be the cause of the failure. *js 5 warning lights are illuminated on my vehicle. 1) master warning light 2) brake system warning light in red 3) brake system warning in yellow 4) ABS warning light 5) light above ABS in yellow, I can be contacted at 903‑280‑0111 updated 9/12/18

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Brakes · TX

When applying the brakes, a "croaking" noise can be heard and vibration felt through the brake pedal. Dealer says the ABS actuator is failing. If it fails, the ABS will be inactive and brake performance will be diminished. Apparently toyota is aware if this issue on 2006-2007 models as they have extended the warranty for the ABS actuator replacement.

Filed Jun 25, 2017 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · FL

At roughly 80k miles, every time I started the car, a "brake malfunction" alert would display. Multiple sensors on the are illuminated. The brakes feel normal, but recently I did notice some audible noises when I use the brakes. I took it to the dealership and they said the brake actuator needed to be replaced for around 3200 w/ labor. After doing some research, I found that this same system was recalled on the camry hybrid but not the highlander hybrid, despite many complaints.if this is a manufacturing defect, it is a very dangerous one that could cause brake failure and lead to death