2006 Toyota Highlander acceleration problems

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

The brake actuator is failing and is making loud noises. The car does not brake normally. I have reported braking problems since I bought the vehicle in 2007. When it hits a bump it accelerates and I must stand on the brakes so I do not hit someone. It lurches forward when it hits a pothole or some kind of obstruction in the road. When I worked down near the bus station I would hit the areas in the road where the buses created bumps in the roadway and it would lurch forward. I reported this numerous times at north bakersfield toyota. I recently went in to report the noise I was hearing and they finally figured out that the brake actuator is failing. I was told that it was not a hazard but they could not tell me when it will totally fail. I believe it is a safety hazard and there has been a problem from day one

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 199,000 miles · FL

The vsc light, ABS light, check engine light and sound is are on. The code is back as well c1391 for this brake actuator. It is a well known problem with toyotas . This was fixed once already by toyota dealer and failed after 40k miles again. How can a part has failed again in such a short time and miles? This is a common problem and we can't get help from toyota company other than to pay for their lack of quality on parts? I can't afford $4000 plust to fix a part that only lasted 40,000 miles. When is toyota going to do a recall on this part and fix it for good?

Filed May 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 172,560 miles · GA

Once after parking and then twice while driving on a highway, the check hybrid system light, the vsc light, the check engine light, and the caution light all illuminated and the vehicle lost all power including steering assistance . Each time requiring multiple key turns to restart the vehicle into limp home mode. This vehicle has been repaired once before for a similar issue which occurred while driving up a hill in moderate traffic. The tank is full of fuel, the tires are less than a year old, and the vehicle undergoes regular maintenance(which includes a new battery as the one bought from toyota had a few dead cells after only a year or two). I've read multiple complaints about this online while searching for the underlying issue and there seems to be a related recall that doesn't include my VIN.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While making a turn at 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated at an unknown speed. As a result, the vehicle struck a pedestrian. A police report was filed. The pedestrian suffered injuries and medical attention was required. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Acceleration · 208,000 miles · WV

The vehicle accelerates seemingly on it's own. While driving it picks up speed then slows down some.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Acceleration · FL

2006 toyota highlander. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration accident. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and jumped a curb and hit a building while the brakes were being depressed.

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Steering · NJ

Steering recall: I have a 2006 toyota highlander hy with the p/s (powers steering) light on. I've been to toyota twice in the past week and only owned the vehicle for 2 weeks. They say they cannot do anything without knowing the problem and I've told them the problem. The vehicle also tries to accelerate on its on when at a complete stop.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 151,247 miles · GA

After an synthetic oil change and rear brake job at firestone a few days earlier in atlanta, I was driving along and my check vsc system light came on. I then took it back to firestone and they put it on the computer and there were no codes; subsequently they suggested that I take it to the dealer for diagnosis. The diagnosis at the dealer revealed that I needed a new ABS accumulator and this could be repaired for $3,118. I was not interested in spending this amount since the part has a know design manufacturers defect. I decided to do some research on clearing the check vsc system light and followed the instructions and the code cleared for about 9 days and reappeared on yesterday for some reason. What can I do?

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,500 miles · FL

Was driving in traffic when an alarm sounded and several dashboard lights lit up. Center display said "check vsc system". I took it to the dealer who said the ABS module needs to be replaced at a cost $2,800. Other than a vibration under the hood while slowing down the car appears to be operating normally. The ABS warning light is on which leads me to believe the ABS maybe disabled. I was able to run a vsc diagnostic and pulled code 45. Given the number of reported incidents for this failure it appears to be a wide spread problem.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,000 miles · TN

Complaint: 2006 base highlander, fwd, 4 cylinders. Brake system (vsc, trac off, ABS & brake) and TPMS lights on, disabling safety features. 1)TPMS flashing light. Issue may have been in-process since day 1. It regularly came on, reset by dealers and eventually showed us how to reset ourselves. 2)brake system lights. All (4) came on, diagnosed as left rear wheel sensor. Dealer quoted cost: $1000. Replacement didn't work, wound up replacing wheel hub assembly pigtail. Lasted two (2) weeks, re-diagnosed as ABS pump/control module assembly. Dealer quoted cost: $2500. While this itself is ridiculous, the repair costs would exceed 1/8th (13%) the cost of the vehicle new! Now, in 2014, it's approximately (50%) of the current vehicles value. This issue has recently resulted in screeching to a halt in dangerous traffic. It essentially negates the star safety system features, for various environmental and driving conditions. This issue cannot be ignored any longer, since it's the topic on numerous web site forums and inquiries and even salvaged used parts are being sold by many sites for this problem. Recompense: remuneration of expenses to date and future repairs to correct this problem is requested. Review of tsb and/or investigation into recall campaign to fix all affected vehicles.