2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Involved in a minor accident on september 29, 2015 that may had been caused by brake failure on september 30 the brakes malfunctioned and dealer diagnosed a brake actuator malfunction. On december 16, 2013 at 68,490 miles this car also a complete and sudden failure of this same part, no accidents…”
filed Oct 13, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes where depressed when suddenly the all the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs…”
filed May 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 Highlander Hybrid | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 12 | 11% |
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.