2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid service brakes problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 4, 2019
“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…”
filed May 7, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 17 | 43% |
| 2008 Highlander Hybrid | 94 | 48% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 28 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.