2005 Toyota Highlander brakes problems

Filed Aug 14, 2023 · Brakes · 108,435 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a fence. The air bags did not deploy. At the time of the crash, the vehicle was 20 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact sustained a face injury where he lost several teeth and also had back pain. Medical treatment was needed for the injury, went to the hospital and got an x-ray and some dental work done A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,435.

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · IL

My 2005 toyota highlander master brake cylinder looks to be leaking near the brake booster. I know that it was replaced by toyota dealer under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v499000. However I do not remember the year. I was driving on local streets, when I stepped on the brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor. The next time I tried to step on the pedal it was working ok. But then the 3rd time I stepped on the brake pedal it was going all the way to the floor again. This was a shocked since it got me to work 9 hours earlier with no issue. I got home and checked the brake fluid level and looked to be at the correct level. I did not drive until next day to take it to my local mechanic, who told me it was the master brake cylinder. He stated that there was a small leak inside the brake booster and needed to replace the whole master brake cylinder. It still is in the shop, however I remembered that it was "swapped out" with a new one under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v499000. Could it be possible that the recalled for the new part is still doing the same thing? I would like to know if I can get replaced again under the recall, or have to pay the $550 for new part and labor. Thank you

Filed Feb 17, 2018 · Brakes · 163,000 miles · IN

Brake fluid has to be refilled every 500 miles. There must be a leak somewhere in the brake master cylinder. Once we almost hit another vehicle because the brake nearly failed due to absence of brake fluid

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 119,271 miles · DE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. While driving straight, another vehicle suddenly drove in front of the contact. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of the other vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to carman ford lincoln (193 s dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720 at (302) 323-2300) where the front passenger side was repaired. A few months later, the stability control and parking brake indicators illuminated, and the radio and clock started to malfunction. The vehicle was taken to price toyota (168 n dupont hwy, new castle, de 19720 (302) 322-8600) where it was recommended that the body control module needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that other failures may occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 119,271.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 50 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

When I was trying to park my toyota highlander 2005 in front of the building where I work, backing up, the engine iddle went extremely high and I tried to stop, but I could not do it because the steering wheel and the brakes locked. I tried to put the gear in neutral, but instead, it went straigh to drive, so it causes major damages to 2 vehicles behind mine, and other 3 in front of mine too. Also my vehicle destroyed a mail box and a tree, but I could not stop until my highlander stopped by itself totally destroyed. I ended up in the hospital with some trauma.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 192,868 miles · CO

Driving down the freeway the rear passenger wheel locked up. Had to cut across two lanes of traffic to the side. The wheel still totally locked when it had to be dragged onto a flat bed. Luckily there was no injuries. Still not 100% sure or what's wrong but guessing it has something to do with the traction/ABS control system. They really should look into a recall because this seems to be a common issue.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 37,804 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH from a complete stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engaging. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into another vehicle. The driver's side air bag partially deployed. The contact suffered bruises and minor pain to the chest as a result of the driver's side seat belt faulty webbing. In addition, the seat belt retractor would not function during the crash. The front hood and bumper were damaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,804.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Brakes · 70,333 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v499000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). The contact stated that the brakes seized abnormally, shortly after leaving the dealer. The contact also stated that she never saw any of the technicians service her vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the contact's personal mechanic but was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,333.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving in snowy weather and applying the brake, the wheels seized and the vehicle would not stop. The contact lost control of the vehicle but was able to move to the shoulder and maintain control of the vehicle at that time. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Brakes · 35,900 miles · MN

Brakes made metal/metal grinding noise. Found rear brake rotors badly corroded. Approx. 30% of both rotors functional. Seventy percent caked with thick rust. Driver's side rear caliper slider pin stuck. Front brakes did most of work, therefore pads are prematurely worn. In decades of driving, I've never had brake work before 80,000 miles. Car is used almost daily and always garaged. Rotor castings are defective and should have been recalled. Brakes have been inspected by toyota dealer every 6 months. No problems were reported, but corrosion is severe, thick with flaking. I have dealer service records and photos to support my safety concerns. Toyota recalled 130,000 vehicles in china because of a defect in the rear wheel disk brakes which could possibly rust. Perhaps some of these rotors found their way on to our highlander. My family and I have been driving an accident waiting to happen. Thankfully, no emergency stops have been required. How many other highlanders have corroded, unsafe, brake rotors? Updated ivoq 01/26/12